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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Research Project in Nutrition
Reference AS4009 Version 1
Created April 2018 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2018 SCQF Points 45
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 22.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to demonstrate critical, integrated and applied understanding of planning, execution, analysis and reporting of an independent nutrition-related piece of research.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Consider and evaluate relevant literature to justify the need for research on a relevant topic.
2 Design a plan of work to collect and analyse data on a relevant topic.
3 Communicate and critically evaluate the methods and findings of the research using written communication skills.
4 Summarise and defend the research using oral communication skills.

Indicative Module Content
Research on a relevant topic, where the student must obtain, record, collate, analyse, interpret, present, report and critically evaluate nutrition-related data in a research project, using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods. There is no formal syllabus for this module.

Module Delivery
This is a practical module devoted to research in a relevant field of study and may involve a wide range of techniques. The module is delivered by contact with an individual supervisor. There is provision for other staff to be involved in supervision in cases where this would provide expertise to supplement that of the supervisor.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 420 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 450 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 70% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: A project report
Component 2
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 30% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: A presentation and oral defence.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed using the two components of assessment as detailed in the Assessment Plan. To pass this module, students must achieve a module grade D or better.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Final aggregate mark of 70% or greater and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2.
B Final aggregate mark of 60-69% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2.
C Final aggregate mark of 50-59% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2.
D Final aggregate mark of 40-49% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2.
E MARGINAL FAIL. Final aggregate mark of 35-39% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2.
F FAIL. A mark of less than 35% in either Component.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 3 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BELL, J. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. Current edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
2 DAVIES, M.B. and HUGHES, N. Doing a successful research project: using qualitative or quantitative methods. Current edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
3 DAWSON, C. Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project. Current edition. Oxford: How To Books Ltd.
4 THOMAS, G. How to do your research project: a guide for students in education and applied social sciences. Current edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

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