You will learn the range of skills and techniques that you will need to conceptualise, design, and implement a scientific research project within conservation science. You will be led through a process including decision-making about identification of a viable and feasible research project topic, design of a scientific and testable research question, and project planning and logistics. You will obtain the ability to place a scientific research question within a broader context within conservation science, and you will gain the scientific writing skills needed to produce your written dissertation. This module will provide you with an understanding of academic research and an ability to identify and utilise appropriate strategies and techniques for the purpose of individual investigation, research and practice within a subject specific area of their course.
Lectures 12, Seminars 20
The module is compulsory for the following courses
MSc Conservation Science
This module is not available as an optional module
Extended Writing. Assessment Details: Project Proposal 4-page form worth 80%.
Presentation. Assessment Details: Individual Presentation 15mins worth 20%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like (different topic choice where specified).
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices. The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Apply a systematic understanding of knowledge and specialist theoretical and methodological approaches to carry out a scientific research project;
2. Identify relevant and feasible areas of research in relation to Conservation discourses and priorities for the purpose of individual investigation;
3. Apply advanced methods and techniques to identify major research approaches and methodologies and to recognise their relevance and appropriateness to research in conservation science;
4. Apply appropriate advanced techniques to design a research project which will provide suitable scope for scientific endeavour and to test robust research questions in the dissertation;
5. Systematically and critically analyse and apply research ethical guidance, approaches and methods, and project management techniques, in the design and planning of a research project.
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