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ANSC40330

Academic Year 2024/2025

Research Literacy & Integrity (ANSC40330)

Subject:
Animal Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Dr Kieran Meade
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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
Specified Learning Activities

40

Autonomous Student Learning

180

Lectures

10

Conversation Class

20

Project Supervision

50

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
:
-


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Literature review Week 7 Graded No
20
No
Individual Project: Students will create an authentic piece of critical writing in the form of a project proposal for funding. Students will then present their proposal in a pre-recorded presentation. Week 14 Graded No
40
No
Reflective Assignment: Students will be encouraged to reflect on their learning during this module Week 15 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
No
Report(s): Students will critique a given paper to evaluate the quality and integrity of the findings. Week 4 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
No
Exam (Online): Short MCQ exam which will consist of randomised questions Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
No
Group Work Assignment: Participation in group based collaborative working Week 10 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
5
No

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