Module OSX-4009:
Research Project /Dissertation
Research Project /Dissertation 2024-25
OSX-4009
2024-25
School of Ocean Sciences
Module - Semester 3
60 credits
Module Organiser:
Luis Gimenez Noya
Overview
The module will provide students with training and practice in the acquisition of information and data from experimental, observational and computational research and the effective communication of their results. Students will integrate the various stages of their literature, experimental, computational and observational research into a scientific project report. The bulk of the module will be self-study.
Assessment Strategy
Threshold -50 - 59% average: Provide a structured report at a basic level of presentation. Show a basic understanding of the methodology and its limitations. Draw unambiguous conclusions from analysis of research results and discuss the conclusions at a rudimentary level.Master of Science
Good -60 - 69% averageProvide a structured report at a good level of presentation. Show a detailed understanding of the methodology and its limitations. Draw unambiguous conclusions from analysis of research results and discuss the conclusions in context.Master of Science with Merit
Excellent -70% +Provide a structured report at a high level of presentation. Show a comprehensive understanding of the methodology and its limitations. Draw unambiguous conclusions from analysis of research results and effectively discuss the conclusions with a complete overview of the topic.Master of Science with Distinction overall average >70%
Learning Outcomes
- Produce a scientific report combining elements of literature, experimental, computational or observational research undertaken as a research project.
Assessment method
Dissertation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Dissertation - written in the form of a journal paper. Expected content word count to be 8000, with up to 4000 words allowable for Supplementary Information (as would be the case for journal papers). Overall word limit to be 12000 words
Weighting
100%
Due date
15/09/2023