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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Project 1
Module Code	SS326
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sarahjane Belton Semester 2: Sarahjane Belton Autumn: Sarahjane Belton
Module Teacher	Sarahjane Belton
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will-1. introduce the student to the formats by which scientific knowledge is stored and the methods by which it can be retrieved.2. how to conduct comprehensive and focus literature research into specific topics.3. To introduce the conventions used in scientific writing.4. To explain plagiarism and to instill an appreciation of the ethical aspects of scientific writing.5. To develop the skills required for effective oral presentation of scientific information.Learning OutcomesThe student will learn how to conduct a scientific literature search, how to structure and reference scientific writing and how to verbally communicate scientific information.

Learning Outcomes

1. To develop the ability to access relevant up-to-date, scientific information from the primary literature, collate the information and write an overview of the subject chosen.
2. To use printed and electronic primary and secondary sources to access information on a given subject.
3. To collate information and write a comprehensive review on a given subject.
4. To understand and be able to extract appropriate information from selected journal articles etc. and understand its relative importance.
5. To develop scientific writing skills and the ability to critically analyse research material.
6. Using this research material to develop presentation skills.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	10	Introductory lectures
Group work	30	Working together as a group towards project objectives
On-line learning	10	Sourcing relevant information
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	20	Weekly meetings with supervisor
Independent learning time	55	Writing, presentation preparation, data analysis, dissemination of information
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

As per supervisors instruction (topic specific).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Literature review on specific topic	70%	Week 30
Presentation	Class presentation	30%	Week 30

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List