| Title: | Research Project Realisation |
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| Long Title: | Research Project Realisation |
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| Field of Study: |
Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
| Module Author: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
| Module Description: |
The learner must undertake advanced independent added value research work through self directed learning. The learner must develop and implement appropriate research methods and techniques for the research problem addressed. The learner is required to identify how the work contributes to furthering knowledge in the specific field of research. The learner must disseminate the research work and research outcomes through an oral presentation, poster presentation, and submission of a thesis. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
plan and implement self directed learning to further knowledge and understanding of an unfamiliar and/or ill defined problem. |
| LO2 |
Establish a contribution to the development of knowledge in the specific discipline. |
| LO3 |
Apply appropriate written and oral communication skills and synthesise the research work in the form of presentation, abstracts, executive summaries, technical papers and a dissertation. |
| LO4 |
Prepare a thesis that details and evaluates the work undertaken and justifies the conclusions reached. |
| 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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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
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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General
Supervised self directed learning that addresses the learning outcomes, draws on the overall curriculum content and critically evaluates a specific research problem.
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Added value work
The learner is required to demonstrate 'added value' through identifying, applying and critically interpreting appropriate, rigorous and advanced research methods and techniques.
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Oral and poster presentation
Demonstrate the ability to disseminate the research work and outcomes and communicate effectively, through oral and poster presentations. This will include an in-depth question and answer session
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Thesis
Present a thesis which communicates and disseminates the research work undertaken and the research outcomes developed. The thesis should include the analysis undertaken, results of the work and how this work contributes to furthering knowledge in the specific field of research. The learner must demonstrate a deep and fundamental understanding of the specific research problem addressed.
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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 |
| Written Report |
Submit a report summarising the work undertaken (attendance at interview may be required) |
1,3 |
10.0 |
Week 4 |
| Presentation |
Oral and poster presentation on the research project. |
1,3 |
10.0 |
Sem End |
| Written Report |
Dissertation Submission |
1,2,3,4 |
80.0 |
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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Review of Progress |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Project work and independent learning |
41.5 |
Every Week |
41.50 |
| Total Hours |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Review of progress |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Project work and independent learning |
41.5 |
Every Week |
41.50 |
| Total Hours |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Gina Wisker 2008, The postgraduate research handbook, 2nd Ed., Palgrave London [ISBN: 978-0-230-52130-8]
- John A. Sharp, John Peters, and Keith Howard 2006, The management of a student research project, 3rd Ed., Gower London [ISBN: 0-566-08490-2]
- Levin, P. 2008, Excellent Dissertations, Student Friendly Guides, McGraw-Hill London [ISBN: 13-978-033521822-6]
- John W. Creswell 2009, Research Design Qualitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 3rd Ed. Ed., Sage Publications Thousand Oaks, Calif. [ISBN: 978-1-4129-6557-6]
- edited by Andrew Knight, Les Ruddock 2008, Advanced research methods in the built environment, Wiley Blackwell [ISBN: 978-1-4051-6110-7]
- Mark Saunders, 2009, Research Methods for Business Students, 5th Ed. Ed., Prentice Hall [ISBN: 978-0-273-71686-0]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Robert K. Yin (Editor) 2009, Case Study Research: Design and Methods, 4th Ed. Ed., Sage Publications [ISBN: 978-1-4129-6099-1]
- Robert K. Yin (Editor) 2007, Case Study Research: Design and Methods, 2nd Ed. Ed., Sage Publications [ISBN: 978-1-4129-6099-1]
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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