Rhedir gan School of Medical and Health Sciences

30.000 Credyd neu 15.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr David Pryce

Effective independent research requires a researcher integrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the nature of scientific experimentation with a set of key skill sets, directly applicable to the investigation of a specific research hypothesis. The Research Skills module is designed to prepare students for an hypothesis-driven Masters level, molecular laboratory research project and to provide a platform from which they can develop the in-depth background knowledge and understanding and specialist application skills, directly applicable to a specific research project.

A range of research project areas are available for study. Each project is supervised by research active Academic Staff from the School of Medical Sciences and is aligned to their specific research areas.

The module begins with research seminars, where School of Medical Sciences researchers will present their current research areas.

Students will then progress to research and prepare a literature review, covering the background of a research project area, develop a specific research project hypothesis if necessary, attain specific skill sets focused towards performing a specific laboratory-based research project.

Skill sets developed may include specific data-mining techniques, critical aspects of Bioinformatic analysis and (under supervision of project research groups/supervisors) specific laboratory skills/techniques, which are directly applicable to a specific research project.

For student revision, lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations are recorded using the Panopto system

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Merit (B- to B+) (range 60-69%)

Primary criteria

Good students demonstrate strong knowledge & understanding of most but not all of the subject area. Limited evidence of background study. The answer is focussed with good structure. Arguments are presented coherently, mostly free of factual/computational errors. Some limited original interpretation. Well know links between topics are described. Problems are addressed by existing methods/approaches. Good presentation with accurate communication

Secondary Criteria

B+ Good

• Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria
• Command of subject but with gaps in knowledge
• Some ideas/arguments original

B Mid-level

• Meets all primary criteria
• Strong factual knowledge and understanding
• Ideas/arguments are well presented by few are original

B- Meets requirements of class

• Meets most but not all primary criteria
• Strong factual knowledge with minor weaknesses in understanding
• Most but not all ideas/arguments are well presented and few are original

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Pass (C- to C+) (range 50-59%)

Primary criteria

A threshold student demonstrates knowledge of key areas & principles, and understands the main elements of the subject area, although gaps and weaknesses in the argument are evident. No evidence of background study and wider reading. Answer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure & argument. Answers have several factual/computational errors. No original interpretation. No links between topics are described. Limited problem solving skills. Some weaknesses in presentation accuracy 7 delivery.

Secondary Criteria

C+ Good within the class

• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• Strong factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding
• Ideas/arguments are limited but are well presented

C Mid-level

• Matches all primary criteria
• Moderate factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding
• Ideas/arguments are limited presented with weaknesses in logic/presentation

C- Meets requirements of class

• Matches most but not all primary criteria
• Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in understanding
• Ideas/arguments are limited presented with weaknesses in logic/presentation

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Distinction (A- to A**) (range 70-100%)

Primary criteria

Excellent students demonstrate comprehensive knowledge & detailed understanding of the subject area. Clear evidence of extensive background study & original thinking. Highly focussed, accurate and well structured information and concepts. Arguments are logically presented and defended with evidence and examples. Original interpretation of the information with clear evidence of wider reading. New links between topics are developed and new approaches to a problem are presented. Excellent presentation skills with very accurate communication.

Secondary Criteria

A* Outstanding

• Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria
• Complete command of subject and other relevant areas
• Ideas/arguments are highly original

A+ Excellent

• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• Complete command of subject
• Ideas/arguments are highly original

A Good

• Meets all primary criteria
• Command of subject but with minor gaps in knowledge areas
• Ideas/arguments are mostly original

A- Meets requirements of Class

• Meets most but not all primary criteria
• Complete command of subject but with some gaps in knowledge
• Ideas/arguments are mostly original

1. Demonstrate master level abilities to efficiently locate, collect and incorporate appropriate literature and/or secondary data into specifically formatted scientific documents or presentations

2. Demonstrate appropriate use of information technology applications in information research, collection, analysis and presentation

3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of laboratory data generation techniques and protocols required to answer a specific research question and hypothesis

4. Demonstrate master-level scientific writing and presentation skills, to specific scientific formats

5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current peer reviewed background literature covering a specific research topic/area

6. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the ethical design and development of a specific research hypothesis and strategy

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
Written assignment, including essay	Literature Review	The literature view should review background published research literature relating to a specific research topic. Full assessment guidance is available on the module blackboard site	60.00
CYFLWYNIAD UNIGOL	Project development presentation	Students will present online via Teams. Presentations may be pre-recorded, via Panopto, or presented live. Presentations will take place during week commencing August 22nd 2022	40.00

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Tutorial	Student presentations and supervisory meetings. Frequency: September - to - May At the discretion of supervisors, one-to-one supervisor tutorials can be increased in frequency and duration. Tutorials and meetings should include: Student presentations of literature review plan and sections Discussions of research project hypothesis development Development of specialist laboratory skills sets (if required) Engagement with assessment progress and module assessment timetable.	20
Private study	Self-directed study, to develop specific in-depth knowledge and understanding of project specific background published scientific literature and preparation of assessments	280
	Please note this module will be delivered according to current Bangor University COVID-19 regulations Synchronous timetabled online delivery. This will be online, live delivery of on-or off-campus sessions, of supervisor discussions, tutorials and formative learning sessions

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All resources needed to complete this module are provided. Computers can be accessed in multiple locations across the university. All teaching materials will be available on Blackboard. Completed assignments will be uploaded onto Turnitin through Blackboard. A limited number of the recommended textbooks can be found within the library.

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/mse-4027.html

Rhagofynion

• MSE-4025: Dissertation

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• MSE-4025: Dissertation