Research Skills - BIO00066M
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to engage actively with the contemporary literature in an area of bioscience that supports the research project work they are conducting. This will involve two complementary activities:
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Students will develop the skills to comprehend, interpret and evaluate scientific studies so they are able to deliver a ‘journal club’ presentation that summarises and critiques a research publication.
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Students will develop writing skills to concisely review the literature in a scientific topic relating to their research project.
Module learning outcomes
Students will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the background literature relating to the topic underpinning the research project they are undertaking.
Academic and graduate skills
Students will be able to:
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Critically evaluate peer-reviewed research literature.
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Synthesise an argument that draws on several (potentially contradicting) sources.
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Communicate scientific research via written and oral presentations.
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Respond to questions and/or defend a point of view relating to the oral presentation of a scientific study.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
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| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Module feedback
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Students will receive comments on a formative draft of their literature review and a formative journal club presentation from their research project director. Feedback on the summative assessments will be provided within four weeks of submission/presentation. |
Indicative reading
N/A