FP0S05 - Investigative Group Project 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FP0S05
Module Title: Investigative Group Project
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Rhian Newman, Emmajane Mantle
Module Team: Anthony Caravaggi, Hannah Seale, Peter Miedziak, Robert Warren, James McCormack, Christopher Tubb, Paul Jarvis, Adam Jones, Ian Fitzell, Shane Galvin, Sharan Johnstone
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 3
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101090 - study skills
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 17 Jul 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To enable the students to produce and present a piece of research of their choice based on the skills attained from the foundation year course.

Content Summary

This module is designed to allow the student to become competent in researching, planning and writing an group project and in developing communication skills.  

The delivery of this module will guide the student through the process of planning, managing, producing and evaluating a larger project with time for supervision meetings. 

Planning a Project: how to choose and construct a research question; library skills; planning a larger project; writing and presenting a research proposal. 

Managing a Project: time management; data management. 

Producing a Project: essay writing; report writing, presentations; vivas; responding and adapting to feedback 

Evaluating a Project: self-reflection; interpreting feedback; setting actions 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Practical Classes and Workshops 36
Independent Study? 64
Directed Study (including online independent learning)? 88
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Plan and produce a research project.
LO2 Communicate effectively the findings of a research project.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 A compilation of the groups work that demonstrates effort, progress and achievement aligned to their project. 0 2000 65 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 A prepared presentation summarising their written findings or an oral question and answer session on written findings. 10 N/A 35 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1

Reading List

Burke., (2006) Project Management - Planning and Control Techniques. 5th edn. London:?John Wiley & Sons. 

Burton, G., (2013) Presentations - Deliver presentations with confidence. London: Harper Collins. 

Walliman, Nicholas., (2019) Your Research Project – Designing, Planning and Getting Started. 4th edn. London: Oxford Brookes University. 
 
Williams, A., (2013)
Research - Improve your reading and referencing skills. London: Harper Collins.