Module: ESH Literature Survey

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	ESH Literature Survey
Module Code	ENS1009 (ITS: FSH496)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10654	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Brian Kelleher	Module Teacher	Blanaid White, Paul Swift

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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None