PHPS41010 Project Literature Review

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module represents the Literature Review component of the Final Year Project.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

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.

Indicative Module Content:

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 Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

8
Project Supervision

12
Autonomous Student Learning

96
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Critical writing 
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
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

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
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