Overview

This module provides the opportunity to work closely with, and be supported by, an expert member of staff on a one-to-one or small group basis to help develop your ideas. You will be supported to advance your understanding of the current knowledge base in an area of interest to you, as well as your problem-solving, writing and presentation skills in preparation to be able to articulate ideas effectively to relevant parties e.g. practitioners, academics.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -The research project will be assessed holistically for content, critical thinking, structure and style. Work will be awarded as good / at pass level / threshold (C- to C+) where most criteria are met to a good standard; there may be a wide range in the quality of different components of the research project proposal -good -The research project proposal will be assessed holistically for content, critical thinking, structure and style. A mark of good to very good i.e. (B+ to B-) willbe awarded where most or all criteria are met to a good or very good/high standard. This grade will equate to a merit level of work. -excellent -The research project will be assessed holistically for content, critical thinking, structure and style. Work will be awarded as excellent (A* - A-.) where most or all of these criteria are met to an exceptionally high standard; the remainder are met to an excellent standard.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically appraise ideas and empirical findings in order to formulate research hypotheses that address a chosen research question.

• Demonstrate a range of communication skills appropriate to the outcomes of postgraduate study, including the production of a verbal proposal presentation and written proposal.

• Develop and propose an appropriate methodological approach in line with your research question.

• Provide evidence of a critical and analytical approach to how scientific data might be collected, organised and interpreted.