QA0S003 - Research Project 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | QA0S003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | FBCI Faculty | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | FBCI Faculty | ||
| Module Leader: | Sonya Killip, Ian Chisholm | ||
| Module Team: | Annabel Ryan, Tracey May, Neil Roberts, Hannah Jones, Emily Powell, Rachael Gidney, Laura Harridence, Gabrielle Albertelli, Lorna Loy, Shane Galvin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
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| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to embed language and academic skills into students’ subject knowledge through the production of a research project consisting of an academic essay and a presentation. The module is designed to enhance students’ engagement with their subject area at a language level appropriate for level 4 study.
Content Summary
The module provides students with an opportunity to select and area of interest related to their target degree and explore this in the context of academic study. A number of formative tasks will be set, which help to guide students through each step of the process of developing an academic essay and an individual presentation.
The module will develop the key knowledge and core skills required for the production of an academic project and presentation, such as research skills, paraphrasing, referencing and presentation techniques.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 60 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Directed Study | 102 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Plan and develop a researched essay related to the future course of study at undergraduate level, using an appropriate written structure. |
| LO2 | Show an ability to paraphrase and summarise ideas in an appropriate written or verbal form. |
| LO3 | Recognise and use appropriate referencing and citation techniques. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Students deliver a presentation outlining the key research and arguments in their essay | 10 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Students plan, research and write an academic essay on a topic related to their future field of study | 0 | 1500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |