Module Code - Title:
PT8003
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PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE 1
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module will ensure that the student has engaged in research associated with the development of his/her profession. It will examine the exploration of the personal and professional issues experienced in the development of research carried out to date, and the dissemination of the research to his/her peers, leading to a research plan/question.
Syllabus:
Through self-directed learning and research within his/her profession, the student will produce a substantial document detailing the development of the research project(s) at this point. It is expected that the student will incorporate the knowledge gained from the previous modules to inform and his/her own research the submission. The student will be required to present his/her work to their peers in a discussion group and to a review panel.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Define research impacts and their effect on a profession.
2. Communicate in the written word and Orally
3. Develop networks of researchers in their profession
4. Interact in group sessions
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Upon completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of:
1. their enhanced awareness of personal value systems that may impact on the ability and competency of the practitioner to perform their work to the highest professional standards.
2. the value of research ethics and integrity in a researcher
3. respect and acceptance of the culture and differences of a network of industries, professions, researchers or a cohort of research participants.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module evaluates the submission of the research work after Year 1, and will, serve as the progression process for the cohort. It has thus no formal teaching.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Thomas, Desmond (2016)
The PhD Writing Handbook (Macmillan Research Skills)
, Palgrave
Saunders, Mark (2018)
How to Keep Your Research Project on Track: Insights from When Things Go Wrong
, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
PHENGIRPA - DOCTORATE IN ENGINEERING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Summer
Module Leader:
sean.moore@ul.ie