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The research project is the climax of the MSc programme and involves working on an independent research project for 12 weeks prior to completion of a write up in the style of an article for publication. It involves utilisation of much of the skills developed throughout the previous 2 semesters, and is selected based on student interests and preferences from a list of options.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The research project is conducted under the supervision of a research active member of the teaching team in either a laboratory, clinical or library setting. It aims to develop a high level of investigative understanding amongst students providing an opportunity to put much of the learning and teaching experienced through the programme to use. Topics vary depending upon project offerings, with a wide variety of interests represented.
Students are assessed across a variety of different styles with an opportunity to present work orally, and in written formats.
Research projects are selected from a list of topics relevant to your degree programme, which have been submitted by potential supervisors. Project titles, together with background information and key references, will be available to you at the beginning of the second half-session. You should read the information on each project carefully, select the topics of most interest to you and make arrangements directly with supervisors to discuss their projects. Each student will then be allocated to a research project shortly thereafter.
Students with particular research opportunities should approach supervisors early in the academic year and have the opportunity to submit a co-written research project.
The actual time spent on the research project will be about 16 weeks, which includes time to write the final report article.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 52 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
Symposium style presentation (10 min plus 5 min questions)
Grade awarded plus written feedback provided by assessors |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate detailed background knowledge relevant to the research project |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a clear understanding of the hypothesis and aims of the research project. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Accurately analyse and interpret research findings, with respect to the stated aims. |
| Procedural | Apply | Identify specific research objectives to address the stated aims of the project. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Place results in the context of wider literature, identifying your contribution towards the advancement of knowledge, and proposing future lines of research. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 45 | Feedback Weeks | 46 | |
| Feedback |
Flash presentation on project progress to date and what is left to be completed. Assessors will provide a grade and written comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate detailed background knowledge relevant to the research project |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a clear understanding of the hypothesis and aims of the research project. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Accurately analyse and interpret research findings, with respect to the stated aims. |
| Procedural | Apply | Identify specific research objectives to address the stated aims of the project. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 51 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
Grade awarded and feedback available from rubric |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate detailed background knowledge relevant to the research project |
| Procedural | Analyse | Accurately analyse and interpret research findings, with respect to the stated aims. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 51 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
In the style of an article for publication
Grade and written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate detailed background knowledge relevant to the research project |
| Procedural | Analyse | Accurately analyse and interpret research findings, with respect to the stated aims. |
| Procedural | Apply | Identify specific research objectives to address the stated aims of the project. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Place results in the context of wider literature, identifying your contribution towards the advancement of knowledge, and proposing future lines of research. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate detailed background knowledge relevant to the research project |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a clear understanding of the hypothesis and aims of the research project. |
| Procedural | Apply | Identify specific research objectives to address the stated aims of the project. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Design and conduct appropriate approaches to address the stated aims, with appropriate controls. These “approaches” may be laboratory experiments, literature research strategies or database analyses. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Accurately analyse and interpret research findings, with respect to the stated aims. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Place results in the context of wider literature, identifying your contribution towards the advancement of knowledge, and proposing future lines of research. |
| Procedural | Apply | Improve skills in oral presentation of research |
| Procedural | Apply | Improve skills in scientific writing |
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