Professional Development and Project Preparation

EART29200 Professional Development and Project Preparation 10 Full year Undergraduate Level 5 Clare Robinson Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This is a two-semester unit delivered through weekly small group tutorials in semester one and into semester 2. This is supported by online material.  The main focus is on acquiring and/or analysing data to test one or more hypotheses in a mini-project related to the student’s chosen pathway, and then presenting it in the form of a written report. Students will work with a dataset and learn how to organize, present and interpret data. This unit will include guidance on how to structure a report to present a narrative placing the work in context, explaining the approach, interpreting the data and assessing the extent to which the hypothesis is supported.  There will be an element of teamwork in working with a dataset as a group and in presenting a summary to peers. Students will also receive guidance in employability, specifically CV writing, and consider behavioural issues related to EDIA in a professional environment.  This is a two-semester unit delivered through weekly small group tutorials in semester one and into semester 2. This is supported by online material.  The main focus is on acquiring and/or analysing data to test one or more hypotheses in a mini-project related to the student’s chosen pathway, and then presenting it in the form of a written report. Students will work with a dataset and learn how to organize, present and interpret data. This unit will include guidance on how to structure a report to present a narrative placing the work in context, explaining the approach, interpreting the data and assessing the extent to which the hypothesis is supported.  There will be an element of teamwork in working with a dataset as a group and in presenting a summary to peers. Students will also receive guidance in employability, specifically CV writing, and consider behavioural issues related to EDIA in a professional environment.  The aim of this year-long course unit is to build on first year content in the development of professional and transferable skills to support the future employability of students in the Earth and Environmental Sciences.  These skills include those related to communication, to the acquisition and treatment of data to test hypotheses, to project planning and organisation, and teamwork. A particular emphasis is on reflecting on and incorporating feedback to improve a draft of a piece of work. These skills are delivered primarily within the context of undertaking a mini-project leading to submission of a report for assessment and feedback. Specific elements related to careers and to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) are also included.   <figure class="table" style="width:633px;"><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width:501px;" colspan="2">On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:</td><td style="width:65px;">Developed</td><td style="width:67px;">Assessed</td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 1</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Analyse, describe and interpret discipline-specific quantitative data to test a hypothesis. , describe and interpret discipline specific quantitative data</td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;">       x</td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 2</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Perform appropriate statistical analyses and explain the significance of the results in the context of their discipline, commenting on uncertainty and confidence. </td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;">       x</td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 3</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Write a scientific report that presents the outcomes of the discipline-specific research project as a coherent narrative. </td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;">       x</td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 4</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Choose and design figures that present results efficiently and effectively in the context of a research project.</td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;">       x</td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 5</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Follow a template in formatting a report. </td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;">x</td></tr><tr><td>ILO 6</td><td>Prepare and present oral scientific arguments on a discipline-specific topic.</td><td>x</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 7</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Prepare a CV suitable to support an application for an internship.</td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;">       </td></tr><tr><td style="height:59px;width:62px;">ILO 8</td><td style="height:59px;width:438px;">Behave professionally with awareness of EDIA issues.</td><td style="height:59px;width:65px;">       x</td><td style="height:59px;width:67px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>  There are 10 weekly meetings in semester 1 and 4 weeks in semester 2. In semester 1, one meeting will be a careers event and one will be a plenary devoted to EDIA issues. Each pathway has a bespoke project, with the following waypoints (or similar agreed by the teaching team) guiding all tutors. Week 1:  Introduction to the project including the hypothesis to be tested and the nature of the test.Week 4:  The approach to statistical analysis of the data will have been discussed and students should be in a position to undertake their own analysis and report back findings.Week 7:  Statistical discussion complete, guidance on choosing and formatting figures, guidance on structuring a report to present a narrative, guidance on complying with a template will all have been delivered.Week 8:  submission of draft (no extension applied)Week 9:  return of individual feedback, discussion of general points  (Students revise reports)Week 1 semester two:  Students explain how they acted on the feedback received and review revisions of one another’s reports, giving further feedback.Week 2 Planning of group presentation (Submit final report)Week 3 Rehearse group presentationAt some point: Plenary session where groups present their results.Week X Intro to Project Choice  Teaching is done in small groups led and supported by a staff member with pathway-relevant expertise,  with online content specific to elements of report writing and statistical analysis.   Students are given continuous feedback on their progress from staff and there will be detailed feedback on a draft report implementing the write – feedback – revise pattern for developing writing skills.  Further feedback will be provided after final submission.  3 Report 100%  <figure class="table"><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="height:68px;width:102px;">Assessment type</td><td style="height:68px;width:85px;">% Weighting within unit</td><td style="height:68px;width:85px;">Hand out and hand in dates</td><td style="height:68px;width:95px;">Length </td><td style="height:68px;width:170px;">How, when and what feedback is provided</td><td style="height:68px;width:104px;">ILO tested</td></tr><tr><td style="height:101px;width:102px;">Report (individual) </td><td style="height:101px;width:85px;">100% </td><td style="height:101px;width:85px;">Initiated start of Semester 1, submit early to mid Semester 2</td><td style="height:101px;width:95px;">Max 2000 words</td><td style="height:101px;width:170px;">Detailed personalized written feedback is provided on a draft at the start of Semester 2 before final submission mid-semester. </td><td style="height:101px;width:104px;">1-5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>  BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Geology) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Planet Sci) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Geochemistr) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Resources) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc(Hons)Earth&Plan Sci-Palaeo Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) 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