Research Techniques & Methods (Proposal)

CHEN64432 Research Techniques & Methods (Proposal) 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Marta Falkowska Unit coordinator Ines Lezcano Gonzalez Unit coordinator Hosameldin Anwar Mohamed Abdel Aleem Unit coordinator Andrew Masters Unit coordinator Department of Chemical Engineering 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This unit is a preparation for the MSc dissertation. Students choose a research topic from a selection of laboratory-based and computational projects offered by different academic supervisors, and often work closely with a postgraduate or postdoctoral researcher or industry.Towards the end of semester 2, the student will submit a written report about the research project. The report will<ul><li>Provide the specific objectives of the project and the context and motivation through summarizing key literature findings</li><li>Summarize the proposed research method/approach with an emphasis on the underlying theory to motivate its use</li><li>Provide the required timescales and resource requirements</li><li>Cover the benefits that would result if the project were undertaken.</li></ul> This unit is a preparation for the MSc dissertation. Students choose a research topic from a selection of laboratory-based and computational projects offered by different academic supervisors, and often work closely with a postgraduate or postdoctoral researcher or industry.Towards the end of semester 2, the student will submit a written report about the research project. The report will<ul><li>Provide the specific objectives of the project and the context and motivation through summarizing key literature findings</li><li>Summarize the proposed research method/approach with an emphasis on the underlying theory to motivate its use</li><li>Provide the required timescales and resource requirements</li><li>Cover the benefits that would result if the project were undertaken.</li></ul> The unit aims to:<ul><li>Develop students’ skills in the preparation of a research project.</li><li>Encourage students to engage deeply with the literature relevant to the subject of their research project and find relevant literature.</li><li>Develop students’ understanding of the methods of research through the execution and reporting of an appropriate research project in a chosen subject area.</li><li>Develop students’ communication skills via the preparation of a poster and in responding orally to questions on their projects.  </li></ul> Please see below sections on (1) Knowledge and understanding; (2) Intellectual skills; (3) Practical skills; and (4) Transferrable skills and personal qualities. <ul><li>Provide critical reviews of research articles related to project</li><li>Provide (1) a clear set of objectives and motivation for the project, (2) project context from extracting key elements of a literature review, (3) an overview of research methods, (4) a workplan and timescale for achieving these objectives and (5) an account of the resources required</li></ul> <ul><li>Formulate objectives that lead logically from an evaluation of the relevant literature and analysis of the problem.  Use the literature review to provide justification for the proposed research.</li><li>Design experiments to test the research hypothesis where applicable.</li><li>Select or propose appropriate methodologies and formulate these into a workplan to address the objectives </li><li>Evaluate the timescale and resource requirements to deliver the workplan (suitable to address identified objectives, and budget the time and resource requirements to execute the workplan).</li><li>Provide an oral summary of the work and address questions about the poster Develop awareness of the use of AI in research and its impact on academic integrity.  </li></ul> <ul><li>Carry out a literature search using library and IT facilities.</li><li>Consider safety aspects of the proposed programme of work</li></ul> <ul><li>Present the work in a clear and effective way</li><li>Communicate with supervisor in one-to-one meetings</li></ul> A combination of lectures (e.g. on library skills), meetings with the supervisor, self-directed learning and hands-on practical experience where applicable. A research proposal will be produced encompassing critical literature review, setting reseac objectives and a research plan.    0 Other 100%  <figure class="table"><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width:329px;">Assessment task</td><td style="width:161px;">Weighting within unit</td></tr><tr><td>Written research proposal</td><td>100%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>  Feedback will be made available via Canvas following marks release three weeks after submission. 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