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This course comprises a literature review of the wider field of investigation within a topic to be decided. Students will work with an expert in the field to define the aims of a project and a hypothesis that can be tested.
| 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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This course comprises a literature review and identification of a hypothesis, lasting approximately 12 weeks (including write-up time). The project is intended to encourage development of interest in a particular aspect of the overall field of study. The student will also develop an understanding of research methods and skills including information retrieval, identification of knowledge gaps and definition of hypotheses. Other transferrable skills that will be developed include initiative and independent thought by the student as well as the communication skills required for production of a thesis and for delivery of an oral presentation on the project.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 1 | Feedback Weeks | 4 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 4,000-6,000 Feedback provided through MyAberdeen |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate self-direction and originality in planning tasks and solving problems during a research project. |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate the background and hypothesis of a research project to professional standards through a dissertation. |
| Procedural | Create | Formulate a well-defined and contextually relevant research hypothesis. |
| Procedural | Create | Create a comprehensive review or critical evaluation of existing research literature and/or professional guidance on a specific topic. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 4 | Feedback Weeks | 4 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback provided through MyAberdeen |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate proficient oral communication skills by effectively presenting a research hypothesis to a diverse audience. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 6 | Feedback Weeks | 6 | |
| Feedback |
Duration: 1 hour Since this is the resit (and therefore final assessment) feedback would typically only be provided (in person) if a student were to be granted another attempt on appeal. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | Formulate a well-defined and contextually relevant research hypothesis. |
| Procedural | Create | Create a comprehensive review or critical evaluation of existing research literature and/or professional guidance on a specific topic. |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate the background and hypothesis of a research project to professional standards through a dissertation. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate self-direction and originality in planning tasks and solving problems during a research project. |
| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate proficient oral communication skills by effectively presenting a research hypothesis to a diverse audience. |
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