| Title: | Project - Initial Research |
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| Long Title: | Project - Initial Research |
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| Field of Study: |
Manufacturing Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
GER KELLY |
| Module Description: |
This module requires the learner to develop research, problem analysis and project planning skills. The project is undertaken from an approved outline brief of a project title and outline objectives. The learner develops the knowledge, know-how and skills, and competences required to successfully research, develop, scope the project and present an implementation plan. The learner is expected to work under direction of a project supervisor and to communicate the process and outcomes of their work in a style and manner appropriate for professional practitioners in their discipline. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Undertake a review of relevant and appropriate literature to determine current knowledge in the project area. |
| LO2 |
Utilising professional skills developed throughout the curriculum, outline a number of viable methodologies to address the identified project area . |
| LO3 |
Select the most likely methodology by exercising professional judgement in evaluating potential courses
of actions against appropriate design, safety, commercial and ethical criteria. |
| LO4 |
Develop a project plan to implement the proposed methodology. |
| LO5 |
Demonstrate the appropriate written /oral communication skills required of the professional practitioner. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 10887 |
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New Technological Venture Deve |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Literature Survey
Gathering, critically analysing and referencing research and other appropriate literature.
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Core Problem
Identifying and formulating the core research question.
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Development of Methodology
Formulate and assess viable methodologies to address the identified research question with a view to
identifying the most appropriate methodology.
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Written Report
Writing a professional report in a manner appropriate to the discipline.
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Oral Presentation
making an oral presentation of the project plan.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Presentation |
Determine if learner has engaged with objectives |
1,2,5 |
10.0 |
Week 5 |
| Presentation |
Progress to date, methodology chosen and project plan |
2,3,4,5 |
10.0 |
Week 12 |
| Other |
Mark associated with initiative, decision making and application |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30.0 |
Sem End |
| Written Report |
Comprehensive professional report |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
interaction with project supervisor |
1.67 |
Every Week |
1.67 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Research,problem analysis and project planning |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
No Description |
0.33 |
Every Week |
0.33 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.33 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Bryan Greetham 2014, How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation, 2nd Ed., Palgrave Macmillan [ISBN: 113738976]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Stella Cottrell 2011, Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument, 2nd Ed., Palgrave Macmillan [ISBN: 0230285295]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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