ANSC40330 Research Proposal module

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is for students taking the MSc in Animal Science.

It is designed to allow for integration of previous modules studied during the course; with students applying their animal science, research design, and statistical knowledge to the research process and developing a viable, original research project in an area of interest.

The focus is on understanding the research ecosystem, improving research literacy and understanding the importance of research integrity.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate improved ability in research literacy
2. Discuss the importance of research integrity
3. Critically evaluate literature in a relevant area of animal science, leading to the development of a research question, aims and testable hypothesis
4. Plan and design a viable, ethical and original research project using quantitative research methods.
5. Communicate this research proposal to peers.

Indicative Module Content:

With guidance from the module coordinator and specialist academic in the chosen subject area, the student will conduct a literature review and compose a research proposal using a standardized template.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Conversation Class

20
Project Supervision

50
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

180
Total

300
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through the UCD VLE and practical tutorials that will consist of:
Active/task-based learning, peer and group work, critical writing, reflective learning, enquiry and problem-based learning, interactive tutorials. This module will focus on creating authentic pieces of critical writing in the shape of a literature review and a project proposal for funding. This will involve enquiry and problem-based learning, it will use peer and group work to provide feedback and this will in turn require reflective learning as the feedback is applied to improve the final work. Students will also develop critical analysis skills through the critique of sample papers. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
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Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Literature review Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Project: Students will create an authentic piece of critical writing in the form of a project proposal for funding. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40
Continuous Assessment: Students will be given various assignments for completion and submission Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40

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, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback from the online tutorials taken over the course of the trimester.

Name Role
Dr Kevin Daly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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