LSC-30031: Experimental Research Project

Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to research and critically evaluate the research topic will be achieved by assessments: 1
Develop a hypothesis that can be tested experimentally and then use experimental lab skills to test it will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Design experiments and perform data analysis appropriate to a research question, and keep accurate and concise notes and data entry in a lab book will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, concepts and data to identify solutions to an experimental research-based problem will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

22 hours personal supervision/tutorial
20 hours data analysis
50 hours design and carry out experiments
30 hours report preparation
28 hours private study

Description of Module Assessment

01: Dissertation weighted 80%

5000 word dissertation, including data and analysis
5000 word dissertation, including data and analysis

02: Practical Assessment weighted 20%

Assessment of students lab book
A lab book is kept by students during their project, and results, notes, dates, analysis is entered into the lab book on a daily basis as the project progresses. Markers are looking for clarity, conciseness, accuracy, relevance and note taking ability. A good and well maintained lab book clearly supports a markers confidence in the final report, but also allows focus on certain aspects of "daily" lab skills separate from the more discussive and researched aspects of the report. The lab book documents the data both in terms of its extent, but also how it progresses and develops on a daily basis. It is acceptable to paste in tables of data provided that the date and context are clearly indicated.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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