To provide students 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 route. This module will prepare students to undertake the dissertation module in Stage 2 of their course.
10 contact hours
30 self-learning hours
Total hours: 40 hours
Compulsory for:
Non-contributory on all SAC Conservation postgraduate taught courses
Project Proposal Form and Presentation Pass/Fail
Students will be expected to submit various forms in preparation to their dissertation, including a project preference form, risk assessment and ethics forms etc., as well as a project proposal form and present their project proposal and budget to their peers and staff (typically last week of February). The latter two components will serve as a basis for assessing the level of funding support the school is able to provide individual students in pursuing their dissertation project (stage 2).
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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.
Demonstrate research attitudes, knowledge, and skills applicable to their intended research focus.
Understand the protocols and styles required for citing articles in peer-reviewed journals and other sources of published/unpublished work in the specific field of research.
Identify relevant and feasible areas of research in relation to Conservation discourses and priorities for the purpose of individual investigation.
Identify major research approaches and methodologies and their relevance and appropriateness to research.
Design a project in liaison with staff which will provide suitable scope for research in the dissertation.
Critically apply research ethical guidance, approaches and methods, and project management techniques, in the design and planning of a research programme
Produce a manuscript for academic publication.
Formulate and present a research proposal.
Understand what makes a strong research project.
Design and plan independent research within an appropriate timeframe.
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