NUTR08011 2019 Nutrition Research Project

Demonstrate the ability to critically review the literature in the area of the research topic

Plan and implement methodologies to collect, collate and analyse relevant data where appropriate

Interpret findings, discuss results with reference to the literature and identify key recommendations as a result of the research conducted

Source, interpret, critically review and apply appropriate and referenced literature from area of investigation

Present and communicate the research project in a variety of forms including oral and written

Students will be expected to take responsibility for their own learning of their specific research topic under the direction and guidance of their project supervisor.

This assessment strategy for this module is designed to focus students on the production of a research paper (including a critical review) and a oral presentation of their research findings.

The project is assessed in a number of ways:

Continuous assessment ‑ this is carried out by the project supervisor and relates to the manner in which the student plans, organises and manages their own time and data collection.

Research Paper ‑ the written report is assessed by the project supervisor and a second academic. This assessment evaluates the students ability to accurately record, interpret, evaluate and draw conclusions from their findings. This also gives the assessors an insight into the students understanding of the research area and the students ability to source literature, evaluate and interpret this literature and to place their own findings in context.

Presentation ‑ this presentation, carried out as part of an undergraduate nutrition conference, allows the student to demonstrate their ability to communicate their research findings in both presentation and oral form.

Viva - Students will undergo a short viva with the project supervisor and a second academic allowing the student to further demonstrate their knowledge of the research area.

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Design a project plan indicating tasks and milestones to be completed within the allocated time frame.

Source, review and critically evaluate relevant literature in relation to the topic being investigated.

Develop and practice research methodologies

Analyse and interpret data collected using appropriate methods

Write a research paper/ dissertation on the project including a critical review

Present, defend and critically appraise the project during a poster presentation