Module: Project 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Project 1
Module Code	SPO1032 (ITS: SS326)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

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2. 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.
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4. Use printed and electronic primary and secondary sources to access information on a given research area.
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6. Extract appropriate relevant information from selected journal articles and communicate its relative importance.
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8. Collate scientific information and write a comprehensive review on a given subject from the fields of physical Education, Education or Biology.
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10. Demonstrate scientific writing skills and the ability to critically analyse and interpret research material.
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12. 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

Section Breakdown
CRN	21068	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Kevin O'Brien	Module Teacher	Eimear Holland, Robin Taylor

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; 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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
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Other Resources

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