2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE3750 Individual Research Project 1
20 creditsClass Size: 130
Module manager: Dr. Louise Fletcher
Email: l.a.fletcher@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...a) Plan and manage a research project;
b) Work independently to a deadline;
c) Present their research in the form of a dissertation.
Skills outcomes
- Independent learning (promoting continuing professional development);
- Self direction and decision marking;
- Evaluation/Critical Analysis;
- Communication;
- Research skills;
- Time management
Syllabus
Students may undertake either a design project (typically one of a small number of pre-set projects) or an individual research project.
Projects are supervised on a one-to-one basis and assessment is by written report, all students make an individual submission.
The module will include a number of lectures on ethical issues related to the themes of this module and overall programme of study.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 12 | 0.50 | 6.00 |
Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Private study hours | 188.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 12.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Depends on the project and supervisor.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Informal, depends on individual supervisor and the student.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Individual submission | 80.00 |
In-course Assessment | Student's own input into project | 10.00 |
Presentation | Individual Presentation | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 26/04/2017
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