| Module Title |
Advanced Scientific Communication Skills |
| Module Code |
CSC1129 (ITS: CA637) |
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Faculty |
Computing |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
In this module, postgraduate research students will develop and apply the skills required for presenting and publishing their own research. The module covers the presentation of results in poster or oral format at a conference, as well as submission for publication as a paper in a journal.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret experimental results in the context of their impact on the state-of-the-art in a particular field
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3. Identify a journal, conference or workshop with appropriate scope for publication of the work
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 10 | Lecturer Supervised Learning | | Online activity | 10 | Personal Online Research and Learning | | Independent Study | 105 | Personal Research and Development |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20408 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PASS/FAIL | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Cathal Gurrin | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
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| Assignment | 1. Reflective Journal: Students must submit an online reflective journal or blog, tracking the development of their paper/presentation. This documentation will be submitted to an assessment panel which will comprise 3 members of staff with appropriate domain knowledge to assess the topic. and this will count as 80% of the total coursework. | 80% | Week 1 | | Assignment | 2. Other: Student must either: (1) submit and have accepted a piece of research in a peer-reviewed journal OR (2) orally present their research at a conference or workshop. The dissemination documentation will be submitted to the assessment panel which will comprise 3 members of staff with appropriate domain knowledge to assess the topic, and this will count as 20% of the total coursework." | 20% | Week 1 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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