ENVB40690 Essay (MSc Applied Science)

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module requires students to write a critical literature review of 4,000 to 5,000 words. A topic in Environmental Science is assigned to each student randomly and they are expected to source and review scientific literature pertinent to the scope of the topic. The review should contain an introduction, main body, conclusions and references.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: source relevant scientific literature, critically review and synthesise the contained scientific information, compile a concise scientific review which is properly formatted.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

6
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

99
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active task-based learning, discussions and guidance provided by supervisor, formative assessment on drafts
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Literature review Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students are assigned a supervisor. Essay outline will be assessed and feedback provided. Supervisors are available to provide feedback on a draft prior to submission. Feedback will be provided after essay is submitted.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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