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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BLGY3396 Research Literature Review

20 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Professor Elywn Isaac
Email: R.E.Isaac@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

Continued progression on MBIOL from Level 2 to Level 3 (minimum average of 65% at Level 2)

Co-requisites

BLGY3395

Advanced Research Skills and Experience

Module replaces

BLGY3399: Research Literature Review and Poster

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

- to develop the ability to plan and implement a comprehensive literature search using a range of literature searching tools;
- to develop the ability to critically evaluate and synthesize information from different published sources relevant to the topic;
- to write a well-structured literature review;
- to manage time effectively, achieve objectives set and work independently.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have:
- advanced their skills in the appropriate and selective use of computer based literature search tools including online databases such as ISI Web of knowledge, Medline and PubMed;
- advanced their ability to critically evaluate and integrate information from a range of published sources connected to their topic area;
- completed a well-structured and well-articulated literature review;
- improved their ability to organise their time, achieve objectives set and report back on their achievements.

Syllabus

Students will be required to carry out a literature review in order to understand the breadth and depth of a particular scientific topic, to understand latest developments and to identify knowledge gaps. Together with the co-requisite module, the literature review will contribute to a project proposal, which will be the basis of the Level 5 extended project. The module will be assessed on the basis of a written literature review.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision Meetings	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			195.00
Total Contact hours			5.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

This includes searching and reading scientific research literature, critical analysis, writing a literature review and responding to draft feedback.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Routine monitoring by individual supervisors with regular meetings as appropriate.

During routine monitoring by individual supervisors. Drafts of written reviews to receive comments from supervisors before formal assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Literature Review	Literature review report	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/11/2020 08:18:45

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