Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
This course offers students the opportunity to gain experience of the different processes involved in scientific research or other scholarly investigation in either in a laboratory, clinical, academic or public health setting, under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Topics available will be varied but within the domain of their field of study. All projects offered will have a defined research question, a full protocol and where appropriate all regulatory approvals before the start of the project.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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To give the students direct experience of the different processes involved in scientific research, either in a laboratory, clinical or public health setting.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 47 | Feedback Weeks | 47 | |
| Feedback |
Initial Results presentation - feedback provided on preentation either immediately or within 48 hours |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
peer review feedback of paper will be provided alomgside markers feedback ( based on rubric) within 2 weeks |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49 | Feedback Weeks | 39,41,43,45,47,49 | |
| Feedback |
The refective logs will be submitted weekly, feedback will be provided fortnightly in the form of written feedback form tutor within myAberdeen
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 50 | |
| Feedback |
supervisory report feedback availabe at end of project |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Describe and justify the methodological approach adopted to address the research question or hypothesis |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate practical experience with data collection and management |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse, interpret and present project data appropriately |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate project outputs according to recognised standards and format within discipline |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all relevant regulatory, professional and ethical standards |
| Reflection | Apply | Demonstrate professional practice in the management of research project including time-management, record keeping, confidentiality, communication and team work |
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