Module JHB-4000:
Research Project
MRes Research Project 2023-24
JHB-4000
2023-24
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
120 credits
Module Organiser:
Anthony Blanchfield
Overview
The content is student/project specific and will depend on the work the student does with his/her supervisor
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -(C) The student’s work will demonstrate: some original interpretation; some evidence of extensive and thorough study; reasonably good reconstruction and critical analysis of material; the use of recent research perspectives; and reasonably good depth and breadth of understanding. The communication style will be acceptable with likely some fairly minor typographical or other errors. There will be good referencing of primary source material where appropriate. -good -(B) The student’s work will demonstrate: a good degree of original interpretation; good re-construction and critical analysis of material; the use of recent research perspectives; and good depth and breadth of understanding. The communication style will be precise and concise with minor typographical or other errors. There will be very good referencing of primary source material where appropriate. -excellent -A and above: The student’s work will be of a standard that is close to that which would be acceptable for submission for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. This will involve original interpretation, critical analysis of material, the use of recent research perspectives, and will demonstrate excellent depth and breadth of understanding. The communication style will be precise and concise with very few typographical or other errors. There will be comprehensive referencing of primary source material where appropriate.A- and above: The student’s work will be of a standard approaching that which would be acceptable for submission for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. This will involve some original interpretation, critical analysis of material, the use of recent research perspectives, and will demonstrate very good depth and breadth of understanding. The communication style will be precise and concise with reasonably few typographical or other errors. There will be comprehensive referencing of primary source material where appropriate.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a systematic, critical and analytical approach to the collection, organisation, and interpretation of scientific data
- Demonstrate an ability to manage a substantial research project, including the ability to manage the ethics process.
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills appropriate to postgraduate level study.
- Present a written report that communicates the completed, research project and their understanding of it;
- Use existing literature to formulate research hypotheses and develop appropriate research methods in order to address a chosen research question
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
This is the verbal presentation of the findings of your MRes Research Project
Weighting
5%
Due date
04/09/2023
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
This is the full submission of your written MRes research project
Weighting
70%
Due date
18/09/2023
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
This is the written version of your MRes research project proposal
Weighting
20%
Due date
13/02/2023
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
This is the verbal proposal for your MRes Research Project. You will have 12 minutes to present your proposal.
Weighting
5%
Due date
05/12/2022