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SCI50010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Online Research Skills (SCI50010)

Subject:
Science
College:
Science
School:
Science Admin Office
Level:
5 (Doctoral)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Daniel Crean
Trimester:
Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module covers a range of early-stage research skills tailored towards the needs of graduate students in the Sciences. The module employs a combination of e-learning using materials delivered via the Brightspace VLE and two workshops with discussion of specific case studies. The e-learning elements of the module are determined for individual students based on their skills needs assessment and cover the following specified learning activities:- working with your supervisor/collaborators, - project management, - intellectual property in the research context, - research ethics, - career planning, - getting published, attending conferences, presenting and networking.The workshops introduce, augment and complement the activity-based e-learning elements by providing a forum for reflective practice and team-based discussion of issues and case studies

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:- develop reasonable and agreed answers to the questions "What do I need and expect from my supervisor?" and "What does my supervisor need and expect from me?" - create criteria for monitoring and reporting progress, identify and manage project risks, - explain the elements of Intellectual Property in an academic/research setting and recognise the responsibilities of individual researchers - identify and address ethical problems- conduct an annual appraisal of career opportunities and goals - recognise the value of constructive criticism and review, understand the skills, materials and confidence required to plan and deliver at an academic conference- recognise the requirements, skill sets, attitudes and aptitudes which will support their development towards autonomy as a researcher.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

65

Autonomous Student Learning

25

Small Group

15

Total

105


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online delivery of course materials. Interactive case histories for workshops.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
COMP50040 - Online Research Skills SCSI


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Case based scenario Week 12 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
20
Yes
Quizzes/Short Exercises: MCQ Week 14 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
60
Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Case based scenario. Week 6 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
20
Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Daniel Crean Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 6, 12 Fri 14:00 - 17:50
Spring Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 28, 33 Fri 14:00 - 17:50