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PU5916: RAPID RESEARCH PROJECT (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This course offers students the opportunity to gain experience of the different processes involved in scientific research or other scholarly investigation in either in a laboratory, clinical, academic or public health setting, under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Topics available will be varied but within the domain of their field of study. All projects offered will have a defined research question, a full protocol and where appropriate all regulatory approvals before the start of the project. 

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Third Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Corina Weir

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

To give the students direct experience of the different processes involved in scientific research, either in a laboratory, clinical or public health setting.


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Supervisor Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Academic Paper or Report: Supervisors submit a report based on a marking template. Students will receive feedback within 10 working days of the project completion, this will be in the format of annotations to the marking rubric and additional summary comments will be provided in the feedback box. 

If students feel they would benefit from additional feedback, this can be arranged with the marker.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualApplyUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all regulatory, professional and ethical standards, where relevant
ProceduralAnalyseUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to describe and justify the methodological approach adopted to address the research question or hypothesis
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate practical expertise with data creation, collection and management
ReflectionEvaluateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate self-direction in planning tasks and solving problems and appropriate professional practice through the management of res

Oral Presentation: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 49 Feedback Weeks 51

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Feedback

Research Symposium (Initial Results Presentation):

Students are asked to complete a 10-minute oral presentation on their initial results, followed with a 5-minute question and answer session.

Students receive feedback in the form of questions from staff and peers during the presentation session which will indicate areas for more clarification. The feedback procedure is meant as an opportunity to support students in considering the interpretation of your results for your academic paper / report. Additional feedback in the format of annotations to the marking rubric will be available within 10 working days and additional summary comments will be provided in the feedback box. If students feel they would benefit from additional feedback, this can be arranged with the marker.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualApplyUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all regulatory, professional and ethical standards, where relevant
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to analyse, interpret and present project data appropriately
ProceduralEvaluateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to discuss results within the context of the wider literature and synthesise appropriate conclusions and project outputs according to re

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 35
Assessment Weeks 51 Feedback Weeks 52

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Academic Paper or Report: Students are expected to write a 3000-word academic paper, with instructions, layout and referencing guidelines provided.

Students will receive feedback on their final submission within 15 working days of submission, this will be in the format of annotations to the marking rubric and additional summary comments will be provided in the feedback box. If students feel they would benefit from additional feedback, this can be arranged with the marker.

Word Count 3000
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualApplyUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all regulatory, professional and ethical standards, where relevant
ProceduralAnalyseUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to describe and justify the methodological approach adopted to address the research question or hypothesis
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to analyse, interpret and present project data appropriately
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate practical expertise with data creation, collection and management
ProceduralEvaluateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to discuss results within the context of the wider literature and synthesise appropriate conclusions and project outputs according to re

Lab Book

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
Assessment Weeks 52 Feedback Weeks

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Academic Paper or Report: Students are expected to write a research journal weekly in myaberdeen throughout their project. They submit a 500-word summary as a final journal submission.

Course tutors will review the content of the journals at week 5 of the project and provide guidance on the style and content. This acts as formative feedback and should be used to inform students subsequent entries.

Students will receive feedback on your final submission within 15 working days of submission, this will be in the format of annotations to the marking rubric and additional summary comments will be provided in the feedback box. If students feel they would benefit from additional feedback, this can be arranged with the marker

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualApplyUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all regulatory, professional and ethical standards, where relevant
ProceduralAnalyseUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to describe and justify the methodological approach adopted to address the research question or hypothesis
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate practical expertise with data creation, collection and management
ReflectionEvaluateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate self-direction in planning tasks and solving problems and appropriate professional practice through the management of res

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to describe and justify the methodological approach adopted to address the research question or hypothesis
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate practical expertise with data creation, collection and management
ProceduralCreateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to analyse, interpret and present project data appropriately
ProceduralEvaluateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to discuss results within the context of the wider literature and synthesise appropriate conclusions and project outputs according to re
FactualApplyUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all regulatory, professional and ethical standards, where relevant
ReflectionEvaluateUpon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate self-direction in planning tasks and solving problems and appropriate professional practice through the management of res

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