Unit name | Research Methods in Palaeobiology |
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Unit code | EASCM0038 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Cunningham |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EASCM0034 Literature Review |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The aim of this 30-credit point unit is to provide students with focused training in the practical aspects of their planned thesis project. Each student will design a ‘proof of concept’ study, forming a portion of the ultimate thesis, in which a sample data set will be gathered, and all appropriate analyses completed. The project supervisors will provide close advice and assistance in gathering data and in advising on appropriate numerical treatments. Students will present a written and oral summary of their work so far, and an indication of the next steps in order to move to the Thesis unit (EASCM1016).
Unit aims:
On successful completion of the unit students will be able to:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete laboratory or field work, or alternative activities, in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Each student will produce a written report, presenting the Materials & Methods and Results of this sample case study, written in the style of a scientific paper and limited to 2,500 words.
They will also present a seminar to the relevant research group and will be questioned to assess their understanding and progress.
The report is worth 75% of the overall unit mark and the seminar/talk worth 25%.
Various, relating to subject of research project.