Module Descriptors
RESEARCH PROJECT
BIOL50608
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 13
Independent Study Hours: 137
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% 4000-word Research Report assessing all Learning Outcomes
Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of sections of the report prior to submission.
Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of sections of the report prior to submission.
Module Texts
Barnard, C.J., Gilbert, F.S. and McGregor, P. K. 2001. Asking Questions in Biology. Pearson Education
Knisely, K. 2002. A Student handbook for Writing in Biology. Sinauer Associates
Luck, M. 1999. Your Student Research Project. Gower Publishing
Parsons, T. & Knight, P. 2005. How to do your Dissertation in Geography and Related Disciplines. 2nd Ed.
Knisely, K. 2002. A Student handbook for Writing in Biology. Sinauer Associates
Luck, M. 1999. Your Student Research Project. Gower Publishing
Parsons, T. & Knight, P. 2005. How to do your Dissertation in Geography and Related Disciplines. 2nd Ed.
Module Learning Strategies
Tutorials 13 hrs. Planning and carrying out a research project and writing the report, 137hrs.
Module Indicative Content
This module allows the student to develop an in-depth assignment on an appropriate environmental issue. Data can be gathered form the workplace, via primary research and review of literature. The aim is to develop research and presentation skills, and give the student the opportunity to develop knowledge in an area of personal interest. The module also contributes to the development of transferable skills.