Module: ESH Literature Survey

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	ESH Literature Survey
Module Code	FSH496 (ITS) / ENS1009 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Science & Health
Module Co-ordinator	Paul Swift
Module Teachers	Blanaid White
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

In this module the student will gain experience in researching and reviewing a research topic.

Learning Outcomes

1. Research the pertinent literature relevant to a given topic using, in particular, published scientific articles as sources
2. Discriminate between articles that are more relevant/less relevant
3. Critically evaluate in an original way the contributions of various discoveries to the understanding of the topic
4. Compose a written document to present critical contributions in a structured way
5. Integrate references to the source material appropriately

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	125	Lterature research
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

A research topic will be chosen by the student from a list provided by the academic staff

The student will source relevant information to write a literature review on the chosen topic

A literature review will be written following guidelines provided

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Literature Review	100%

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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