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In general, students will improve problem solving skills, have a better understanding of research methods, obtain a deeper insight of the discipline, generate new knowledge, communicate about their results, and develop greater independence. Specifically, they will be able to: Collect scientific literature in a structured manner, apply an appropriate note-taking method, read effectively, and critically review the literature; Develop a research proposal and, in conjunction, evaluate and select appropriate research methods; Generate transparent and reliable research data while employing good research ethics; Analyse and interpret the data criticially, and draw meaningful conclusions; Write a publication-style report with clearly defined goals and objectives, theoretical underpinning, methodology used, data and data analysis, discussion, conclusions and recommendations; Present their research findings to a mixed audience, Implement time management skills; Handle supervisor's comments.
Indicative Module Content:Much of the learning in the module is acquired via interactions with project supervisors, post docs and post graduate students involved in the assigned project. However students also attend a series of workshops about research topics which underpin their research skills development. Tentative topics include: Why should a student do research?; What is in a research proposal?; How to conduct a structured literature review?; How to read effectively and take notes? Which research methods should be considered?; The critical thinking workshop; Beat procrastination: Start time management; The bad science discussion; Why and how to share your data with the world?
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 1 |
Specified Learning Activities | 124 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 125 |
Total | 250 |
Recommended prior learning: BSEN30010 - Bioprocess Eng Principles, FDSC30020 - Food Analysis I, FDSC30030 - Food Analysis II, FDSC30040 - Food Chemistry I, FDSC30050 - Food Chemistry II , FDSC30070 - Product Development, INDM30010 - Food Microbiology
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Individual Project: Mark based on the supervisor's assessment of the student's research competences | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 45 |
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Report(s): Mark for publication-style report on research project assessed by supervisor and second assessor, submission one week before final presentation | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
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Practical Skills Assessment: Mark for presentation on research project findings to students peers. Presentations are attended by the food science staff members and the other food science students at end of spring trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback arises primarily via the interaction between the student and his assigned supervisor as well as any post graduate and post doctoral students involved in the project. Students also submit 1 st drafts of their project reports to the supervisors which is returned with corrections within 1 week. Students will also receive feedback on the content and delivery of their oral presentation prior to the presentation day.
Name | Role |
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Dr Simona Grasso | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Mohammadreza Khalesi | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Aleksandra Konic Ristic | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Saskia van Ruth | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Tesfaye Bedane | Tutor |
Mr Vincenzo Del Grippo | Tutor |
Dr Emma Feeney | Tutor |
Dr Marco Garcia-Vaquero | Tutor |
Professor Ronan Gormley | Tutor |
Dr Niamh Harbourne | Tutor |
Dr Daniel Hurley | Tutor |
Dr Jean-Christophe Jacquier | Tutor |
Professor James Lyng | Tutor |
Dr Ajay Menon | Tutor |
Professor Frank Monahan | Tutor |
Mr Mick O'Sullivan | Tutor |
Dr Selene Pedros Garrido | Tutor |
Assoc Professor Amalia Scannell | Tutor |