Module Details
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Title RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Code SOTA350
Coordinator Ms SJ Britton
Architecture
Sandy.Britton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 5 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 15

Aims

To offer structured learning activities and to support students to choose and plan their learning under close supervision.

To introduce students to authentic research experiences, allowing them to pursue active enquiry and to develop research skills which will be transferable to academic and other professional settings.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate experience of engaging in an authentic research project.

Review and provide insight relating to the research area of interest, including formation of research questions, application of most appropriate reaearch methodologies and ethical considerations.

Evaluate findings and present rational conclusions.

Work effectively as part of a highly specialised team of academic and research staff.

Communicate and present research findings both verbally and in writing, taking into account disciplinary standards and expectations.

Reflect on learning experiences and plan for future professional development.

Syllabus
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Content is defined by research area and specific project. Projects align to respective areas of research relating to Architecture, English, Music, Philosophy and Communications and Media.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Authentic research activities as prescribed by Academic Project Leader and required by project brief. This may include assisting in the compilation of available literature. - Students will be immersed in a research environment working alongside and/or at the direction of Academic Project Leader on authentic research tasks as described in respective projects.

Attendance will be recorded weekly at a team meeting/seminar,

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours             0
Timetable (if known)           Attendance will be recorded weekly at a team meeting/seminar,
  		 
Private Study 150
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  The presentation wil  End of module in Semester1 or   50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  POSTER PRESENTATION.  
Coursework  2,500 words. The por  End of module in Semester 1 or  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  PORTFOLIO Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.

http://readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk/modules/sota350.html

Students are expected to read around the subject and will be guided by Project Leader.