MSci Research Project 2 Extension
| Module title | MSci Research Project 2 Extension |
|---|---|
| Module code | NSCM002 |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Marc Goodfellow (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
In this module you will have the opportunity to spend extra time on your research project (NSCM001) to extend the work undertaken, for example by performing additional data analyses or conducting a more in depth review of relevant literature. It is possible that this will facilitate the preparation of a manuscript suitable for submission to a scientific journal for publication.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the field of research and/or more extensive insight into scientific data analysis, together with experience of constructing a full length journal-style article.
This module can only be taken with the agreement of your project supervisor, and director of studies or programme director. The module is an extension of NSCM001 for those projects showing excellent progress together with sufficient scope for further data analysis or potential of candidates to construct a high quality review-focussed article.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to allow you to extend your research to put together a full length journal-style article that is potentially suitable for consideration by a scientific journal for publication. This is an extremely important skill for a scientist or researcher.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Perform quality research above that undertaken as part of NSC3002/NSCM001
- 2. Write a (hypothetical) draft letter to the Editor of the chosen journal summarising the importance and context of the research, and reasons why it should be considered for publication
- 3. Produce a full length original research or review-style manuscript suitable for submission to a scientific journal for publication
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Exemplify the highest levels of scientific integrity
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Communicate in writing to a professional standard
Syllabus plan
Project Work: In weeks 1-6 of Term 2 you will spend 9 days on your project in addition to that spent in NSCM001, including the preparation of a draft letter.
Manuscript Preparation: In weeks 7-10 of Term 2 you will spend 6 days preparing a draft manuscript for submission in the Summer Term.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | 77 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 10 | Planning meetings with project supervisor |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 63 | Nine days of project work |
| Guided independent study | 77 | Additional research, reading and preparation for module assessments |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral review of progress | Weekly five minute oral assessment of progress by project supervisor | All | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter to journal editor | 15 | One A4 page letter | 1-2, 4-5 | Individual marksheet |
| Draft scientific manuscript | 85 | Scientific manuscript prepared to meet publishers requirements | All | Individual marksheet |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter to journal editor | Letter to journal editor | 1-2, 4-5 | August ref/def |
| Draft scientific manuscript | Draft scientific manuscript | All | August ref/def |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to re-submit the relevant assessment(s). The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Katz, Michael J, " From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing”, Springer (2009), ISBN: 978-1402094668
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE page: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=4875
- Web of Science
- Scopus
- Institutional subscription to scientific journal
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | NSC3002 MSci Research Project 1 |
| Module co-requisites | NSCM001 MSci Research Project 2 |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 19/02/2013 |
| Last revision date | 13/07/2017 |
