Module Code - Title:
PT8043
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PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module will ensure that the student has advanced and disseminated the research associated with the development of his/her profession. It will examine the application of the methods used to develop solutions for the research plan/question previously defined, and/or the development of a further research plan/question associated with the profession, culminating in a presentation of the impact of the research on his/her profession to date.
Syllabus:
Through self-directed learning, and research within his/her profession, the student will produce a substantial document detailing the advancement of the research project(s) at this point. It is expected that the student will have developed both the methodology to continue the research, and a plan of its impact on the profession. 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 2, 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:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Summer
Module Leader:
sean.moore@ul.ie