Module: Project 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Project 1
Module Code	SS326 (ITS) / SPO1032 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Kevin O'Brien
Module Teachers	Eimear Holland, Robin Taylor
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

Student will learn how to conduct a scientific literature search, how to structure and reference scientific writing, and how to verbally communicate scientific information.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to access relevant up-to-date, scientific information from the primary literature, collate the information and write an overview of the subject chosen.
2. Use printed and electronic primary and secondary sources to access information on a given research area.
3. Extract appropriate relevant information from selected journal articles and communicate its relative importance.
4. Collate scientific information and write a comprehensive review on a given subject from the fields of physical Education, Education or Biology.
5. Demonstrate scientific writing skills and the ability to critically analyse and interpret research material.
6. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in presenting and discussing their literature review with peers and supervisors.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	10	Introductory lectures
Group work	30	Working together as a group towards project objectives
Online activity	10	Sourcing relevant information
Lecture	20	Weekly meetings with supervisor
Independent Study	55	Writing, presentation preparation, data analysis, dissemination of information
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

As per supervisors instruction (topic specific)

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	Literature review on specific topic	90%	Week 30
Performance evaluation	Supervisor mark	10%	Week 30

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 1

Indicative Reading List

Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman: 2005, Research methods in physical activity, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 0736056203

Other Resources

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