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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1) Appreciate the ethical issues in scientific research, including those arising in relation to the negotiation of research access, dissemination and implementation of research findings.
2) Undertake a critical literature review, identifying a conceptual model to underpin the work, develop a research design, select appropriate data collection method(s) and carry out a competent and rigorous analysis of the data to synthesise new knowledge and insights in the research context.
3) Display deeper knowledge and skills in a specific subject or context that is the topic of the independent investigation.
4) Apply knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills and techniques to a relevant area.
5) Manage the research process over a prolonged period of time involving both theoretical and practical issues.
6) Produce a written document, and defend it by answering questions, in order to demonstrate clarity of thinking and logical argument in making practical conclusions and recommendations.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 36 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 244 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 464 |
Total | 750 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Journal article: A piece of work in the format of a scientific article | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Oral Examination: Viva voce examination on the content of the Journal article | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor Eamonn Delahunt | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |