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The student will select, undertake and complete a research-based dissertation project. In choosing and approving a suitable topic, consideration will be given to the student's background and skills, their career interests, suitable data availability, and the possibility of an external placement.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The completion of the dissertation project requires reference to and integration of the various different taught elements, independent research, together with a general knowledge of the relevant aspects on planetary sciences taught along the MSc of Planetary Science and where appropriate different disciplines. The dissertation project is undertaken by the student with the guidance of a supervisor from the University and in some cases an external advisor.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
A written dissertation of not less than 40 pages Formative feedback is offered during the dissertation period by email, virtual meetings, and face-to-face meetings when possible Feedback on summative assessments is provided as written comments on returned work through e-mail |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Analyse | Carry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form |
| Factual | Understand | Undertake independent research |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
A PowerPoint presentation (not less than 15 slides) summarizing the content of the written dissertation. Formative feedback is offered by email, virtual meetings, and face-to-face meetings when possible |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Analyse | Carry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form |
| Factual | Understand | Undertake independent research |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
An A4 poster in PowerPoint format summarizing the contents of the dissertation Formative feedback is offered by email, virtual meetings, and face-to-face meetings when possible |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Analyse | Carry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form |
| Factual | Understand | Undertake independent research |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Deliverable: A power point of 2-4 slides presenting the research project. The students will be supported by a supervisor from the University |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Analyse | Carry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form |
| Factual | Understand | Undertake independent research |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Resubmission of the dissertation during the normal academic resit period. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Undertake independent research |
| Factual | Analyse | Carry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form |
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