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Upon completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
i. In-depth understanding of an advanced research topic
ii. Ability to critically evaluate literature relating to their research project
iii. Ability to undertake an academic study in a self-directed and professional manner.
iv. Understanding of the ethical considerations relating to their research project and the ethical approval process for research.
v. Understanding of the current state-of-the-art relating to their research project theme.
General Overview of the Module
• Introduction to the Final Year Literature Review & Project
• Good research practice and research ethics requirements
• Outline of expectations / key deadlines
• Assignment of Final Year Project Literature Review Themes
Introduction to optimal literature review skills
Literature Review Research Skills
Scientific writing for the
Project Literature Review Skills Development
• Review Guidelines for the Final Year Project Literature Review
• Key elements and structure of a comprehensive literature review
• Referencing
• Plagiarism
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 8 |
Project Supervision | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 96 |
Total | 116 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: Literature review - details of which are available in the module descriptor. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 70 |
Continuous Assessment: Literature review draft | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Key search terms of the literature review | Week 4 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 0 |
Continuous Assessment: Supervisors Mark (based on scientific effort, weekly reports and/or meetings with supervisor) | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Silvia Bel-Serrat | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Lorraine Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Clare Corish | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Emma Feeney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Eileen Gibney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Breige McNulty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Amy Mullee | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Celine Murrin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Sharleen O'Reilly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Aifric O'Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Clare Reynolds | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Helen Roche | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |