Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Project | |||
| Reference | AS4027 | Version | 5 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | August 2021 | 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 | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Design a plan of work to collect and analyse data on a relevant topic. |
| 2 | Work independently to acquire and utilise the appropriate skills and knowledge base. |
| 3 | Consider and evaluate relevant literature to justify the need for research on a relevant topic. |
| 4 | Communicate and critically evaluate the methods and findings of the research using written communication skills. |
| 5 | Summarise and defend the research using oral communication skills. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 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 |
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| 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: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
| Description: | A report | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 20% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Practical skills assessment - supervisor mark. | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | A presentation and oral defence. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (C1; CW1) weighted as major, the second, Component 2 (C2; PE1) weighted as minor and Component 3 (C3; PE2) weighted as minor. A minimum module grade of D is required for a pass, with compensation of grade E in C2 or C3 permitted. C1 must be passed at a minimum D grade to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1: A; C2 & C3 any combination of: AA, AB, AC, BB, BC C1: B; C2 & C3: AA |
| B | C1: A; C2 & C3 any combination of: AD, BD, CC or CD C1: B; C2 & C3 any combination of: AB, AC, AD, BB, BC, BD, CC, CD C1: C; C2 & C3 any combination of: AA, AB, BB |
| C | C1: A; C2 & C3 any combination of: AE, BE, CE, DD C1: B; C2 & C3 any combination of: AE, BE, CE, DD C1: C; C2 & C3 any combination of: AC, AD, AE, BC, BD, BE, CC, CD, CE, DD C1: D; C2 & C3 any combination of: AA, AB, AC, BB, BC, CC |
| D | C1: A; C2 & C3 any combination of: DE C1: B; C2 & C3 any combination of: DE C1: C; C2 & C3 any combination of: DE C1: D; C2 & C3 any combination of: AD, AE, BD, BE, CD, CE, DD, DE |
| E | C1: A, B, C, or D; C2 & C3 any combination of: AF, BF, CF, DF, EE, EF, FF C1: E; C2 & C3 in any combination C1: F; C2 & C3 any combination of: AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, BB, BC, BD, BE, CC, CD, CE, DD, DE |
| F | C1: F; C2 & C3 any combination of: AF, BF, CF, DF, EE, EF, FF |
| 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. 2014. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 6th edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 2 | DAVIES, M.B. and HUGHES, N. 2014. Doing a successful research project: using qualitative or quantitative methods. 2nd edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan. |
| 3 | DAWSON, C. 2009. Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project. 4th edition. Oxford: How To Books Ltd. |
| 4 | THOMAS, G. 2013. How to do your research project: a guide for students in education and applied social sciences. 2nd edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd. |