Research Project
| Module title | Research Project |
|---|---|
| Module code | INT3623 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Luke Adams (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
In this module you will build on the work done in the Applied Research Skills module. You will conduct a research project, with the opportunity to carry out research, on a specific area of interest. You will apply research methods and practice to produce a project proposal, conduct research and present your findings.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim is to guide you through the stages of a research project and enable you to present the findings of your research in a poster presentation. You will be encouraged to develop independent study skills and be given an opportunity to develop your communication and preparation skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Apply key research methods to design a research project
- 2. Critically evaluate primary and/or secondary data
- 3. Design and produce an academic poster illustrating the key outcomes of your research
- 4. Critically evaluate methods used
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Apply academic skills to the critical analysis of chosen research area
- 6. Demonstrate appropriate academic literacy practices
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Demonstrate independence in research and study skills
- 8. Present the findings of your research to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Syllabus plan
- Review of research design, methodology and methods
- Research project topic selection
- Identify research paradigm
- Using the literature to create preliminary literature review
- Creating a research proposal.
- Primary and secondary data sources.
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
- Applying research ethics to project
- Data reliability and validity
- Reporting and presenting research
- Poster presentation design
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 90 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures (and set work in preparation for lectures and follow up work in preparation for seminars) | 12 | Content for module will be delivered in lecture (Students will be given pre and post lecture activities to complete in preparation for the seminars) |
| Seminars | 24 | Teacher led and based on the related lecture and set work for this |
| Tutorials and guided work with project supervisor | 24 | One to one supervision of individual research project |
| Guided Independent Study | 90 | Background research, design and carry out research, including primary data collection and analysis, preparation for poster presentation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft of research proposal | 1000 words | 1, 4-7 | Verbal and Written |
| Presentation of background to research project | 10 minutes | 1-4, 6-8 | Verbal and Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal - including preliminary literature review | 40 | 1500 words | 1, 4-7 | Written feedback |
| Poster presentation of research background, method, results and analysis | 60 | 10 minutes, A1 poster (online or F2F)) | 1-8 | Written feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal - including preliminary literature review | Research proposal - including preliminary literature review | 1, 4-7 | Next assessment opportunity |
| Poster presentation of research background, method and results | Poster presentation of research background, methods and results | 1-8 | Next assessment opportunity |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral– if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral– if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to present your revised poster. Only your performance in this will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if this is passed.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | INT3618 - Applied Research Skills |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 23/03/2021 |
| Last revision date | 04/07/2023 |
