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Title Research Internship
Code ULMS201
Coordinator Dr TVM Koljonen
Work, Organisation and Management
Tomi.Koljonen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 5 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours       20

 30

   50
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 100
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
Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule : Towards the end of the summer internship sess  0    50       
Poster Presentation : 10 minutes There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule: Towards the end of the s  10    50       

Aims

This module aims to:
Offer structured learning activities.
Support students to choose and plan their learning under close supervision.
Introduce students to authentic research experiences, allowing them to pursue active enquiry.
Develop research skills which will be transferable to academic and other professional settings.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate experience of engaging in an authentic research project

(LO2) Students will be able to review and provide insight relating to the research area of interest, including formulation of research questions, application of most appropriate research methodologies and ethical considerations

(LO3) Students will be able to evaluate findings and present rational conclusions arising from an authentic research project

(LO4) Students will be able to work effectively as part of a highly specialised team of academic and research staff

(LO5) Students will be able to communicate and present research findings both verbally and in writing taking into account disciplinary standards and expectations

(LO6) Students will be able to reflect on their own learning experiences and plan for their future professional development

(S1) Ethics and research governance

(S2) Research project design

(S3) Research data management

(S4) Time management

(S5) Project management

(S6) Presentation skills

(S7) Writing skills

(S8) Teamwork skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching method: Lab/ Practicals
Description: Students are given hands-on research training 1-on-1 or in small groups. This allows the interns to enhance skills around academic writing and support their activity within the research project in which they are working alongside academic staff. The tutorials also enable close support to help the intern to prepare their poster and assignment which form the assessment for this module and will offer, as part of this, a formative opportunity to present the poster outline and assignment plan to the academic staff member.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 20 hours

Teaching method: Fieldwork/placement
Description: Students engage in conducting independent fieldwork under the instructions and guidance of PI.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 30 hours

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 100

Skills Mapping

Skill: Ethics and research governance
How is this developed: Guidance from the principal investigator, independent study, research practice
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Portfolio and poster presentation

Skill: Research project design
How is this developed: Guidance from the principal investigator, independent study, research practice
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Portfolio and poster presentation

Skill: Research data management
How is this developed: Guidance from the principal investigator, independent study, research practice
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Portfolio and poster presentation

Skill: Time management
How is this developed: Guidance from the principal investigator, teamwork
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Portfolio and poster presentation

Skill: Project management
How is this developed: Guidance from the principal investigator, teamwork
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Portfolio and poster presentation

Skill: Presentation skills
How is this developed: Guidance from the princi pal investigator, independent study
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Poster presentation

Skill: Writing skills
How is this developed: Guidance from the principal investigator, independent study
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Portfolio and poster presentation

Skill: Teamwork skills
How is this developed: Engagement in research project with team members
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Poster presentation

Syllabus
 

Literature review
Research design
Research ethics and data management
Data collection and analysis
Academic writing and presentation skills

Recommended Texts
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