2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR5135M Research Project
60 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Dr Simon Wood
Email: s.r.wood@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Applicants must meet the programme entry requirementsCo-requisites
DSUR5022M | Research Methods Ethics and Statistics |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module is the essential research component of the MSc in Translational Research in Oral Sciences. It will prepare students with the relevant skills to successfully undertake scientific research.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...It aims to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their professional skills through undertaking individual original research projects in a strong research environment. Through carrying out this research project they will develop their understanding of research methodology, good practice and gain experience of working within research groups in the Translational Research field. The module aims to give them the opportunity to enhance their skills in literature searching, data handling and interpretation and in critical appraisal of published research. It also aims to provide insight into the processes of experimental design, project planning and reporting.
Learning outcomes
Through successful completion of this module students will show evidence of being able to:
1. formulate ideas and communicate knowledge through research of publishable quality that would satisfy peer review;
2. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the subject area and expertise in research skills relevant to research in translational research;
3. work independently, but also to be proactive in developing professional relationships with others;
4. critically evaluate own research data;
5. choose, apply and interpret appropriate statistical tests;
6. demonstrate enhanced understanding of relevant health & safety and ethical issues;
7. demonstrate ability to work safely in a research laboratory or other relevant research environment.
Skills outcomes
Lab skills and techniques appropriate to translational research project.
Syllabus
Students will carry out an original research project which has been designed and approved with a named project supervisor.
On completion of this course, students should have:
• completed a brief project proposal and research/costing plan;
• submitted a preliminary literature review of 3000 words
• completed an application for Ethical Committee approval if appropriate for their project;
• completed a research project that is original and executed with care and diligence;
• produced data of high quality, suitable for contribution to a scientific/clinical peer reviewed publication;
• demonstrated their development of skills in the use of library resources including computer based research tools and databases;
• submitted a Masters research dissertation of approx 10000 words.
• presented their work in an oral presentation and defended it in an oral presentation with questions.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Laboratory | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Supervision Meetings | 12 | 1.50 | 18.00 |
Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
• carrying out literature reviews and reading related to their research project.• preparation of a project proposal and resource justification
• completion of an application for ethical approval if appropriate.
• maintenance of proper records of results, and presentation, analysis and interpretation of data.
• planning research work and writing progress reports.
• write-up of Masters dissertation and preparation for oral presentation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress is monitored throughout the research project in regular meetings with supervisors (a minimum of 10 throughout the year). Students are also expected to present their research to peers and academics at research group meetings.Early in the first half of the year students will prepare a short research proposal including justification of resources; this will be a formative assessment and will allow the department to assess the availability of resources.
In semester 1 students will write a literature review which will be submitted and assessed by their supervisor(s) using agreed and transparent criteria (10% of marks for module).
Students will be assessed by their supervisors for their diligence and the execution of their research throughout the project (10% of marks awarded at end of project).
Final assessment will be through submission of a research dissertation of approx 10000 words (70%). Candidates will also present and defend their work in an oral presentation with Q&A (10%).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | ~10000 words | 70.00 |
Project | proposal costing ~750 words | 0.00 |
Literature Review | 3000 words | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | of dilligence and execution of research | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 90.00 |
Individual assessments are compensatable
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Practical Exam / OSCE | 1 hr | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 10.00 |
Oral Presentation followed by questions. The presentation is scheduled for up to one hour but time will be spent both on the oral presentation (20 mins) and on questions and answers (approx 20 mins) Components are compensatable.
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 19/10/2017
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