Research Project - ENV00011H
Module summary
The Research Project enables students to explore a subject in depth through independent research. Research topics must be appropriate to the degree.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2025-26 to Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
The research project enables students to pursue a topic of personal interest that is related to their degree. This will include primary and secondary research, analysis, argument development and written communication.
Module learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding
Successful students will be able to:
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demonstrate knowledge and understanding of recent research within their chosen topic
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demonstrate an understanding of how their specific research complements other research in the relevant area.
2. Skills and attributes
Successful students will be able to:
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identify and define a research topic and related hypothesis
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undertake research work in their own time
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plan and keep to a timetable for the work
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devise appropriate methods for addressing key questions or testing hypotheses in this area including experimental design, field data collection, the construction and testing of models and/or laboratory techniques
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use appropriate statistical techniques to analyse the results of their investigations
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present their research results in the form of a scientific paper
Generic / Employability Skills:
In completing the project, students will be practising all of the below skills to a greater or lesser extent depending on their choice of project:
Multi-tasking; Presenting written material; Presenting material orally; Keeping records; computer literacy/Utilisation of specialist computer software; Problem Solving/Analytical Skills; Initiative/Self-Starting; adaptability and Flexibility; Creativity; Planning and organisation; Numeracy; Time management
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Formative feedback is offered during the supervisor sessions with individual supervisors. Comments on project proposals and drafts are given by the supervisor.
Feedback on the dissertation is provided on a feedback form that amalgamates comments from both first and second markers.
Indicative reading
A reading list will be made available on the VLE