Last modified: 27 Aug 2025 08:46
The initial lectures of this course provide introductory information that is essential for new postgraduate students. The subsequent lectures and assessments develop essential research skills and knowledge such as academic writing, ethics and grant writing.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The initial lectures of this course provide introductory information that is essential for new postgraduate students. The subsequent lectures and assessments reinforce basic research skills and knowledge such as academic writing, ethics and grant writing.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
A grant-writing exercise worth 70% of the overall grade. Detailed written feedback will be provided. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
An ethics review worth 30% of the overall grade. Detailed written feedback will be provided. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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