Module Code - Title:
CS8009
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RESEARCH CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The conference/workshop allows the researcher to present and participate in conferences or workshops which have an established reputation and are appropriate to their research area. Participants will have exposure to other researchers, practitioners, government and/or regulatory authorities and academic institutions. The event will allow peer review of the student's research and also provide exposure to other research ideas and approaches.
Syllabus:
Students are required to fully prepare and attend a conference/workshop and present a paper, of approximately 3000 words, ready for publication on the topic of their research. The student will also be required to present the paper to a selected audience.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Upon completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Plan and Prepare for a workshop/conference as appropriate
2. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the research area of interest
3. Critically evaluate peer presentations/research ideas
4. Synthesis the conference/workshop ideas
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Upon completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Relate the research ideas to current practice in the research field
2. Demonstrate the ability to have research findings/ideas critically evaluated
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
None
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The student will prepare for the conference/workshop independently with guidance form their supervisor on presentation material and workshop or conference types
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Slivia, P (2018)
How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing
, APA LifeTools
Murray, Rowena (2013)
Writing for Academic Journals, Third Edition (Open Up Study Skills)
, Open University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Brian.Fitzgerald@ul.ie