This module will consist of 24h theory lectures of 1 hour duration and 24h practical classes of 1 hour duration. Practical classes will be taught in a computer lab with SPSS and will include project planning, scientific writing and reading development tasks. The theory classes will include lectures, Q&A and group discussion.
Module Aim:
To develop the students' research skills to undertake a research project and dissertation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Formulate a research project relevant to brewing and distilling with due consideration for the necessities of sound study design. Complete a research proposal including a preliminary referenced literature review, formulation of a research question and objectives and identification of appropriate methodologies
LO2
Critique peer reviewed research, interpret and synthesise research findings.
LO3
Select, perform and interpret appropriate statistical analyses on data
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Research concepts
Research concepts and the research process and how it can be applied to the brewing and distilling industry. Carrying out a literature review. Referencing and plagiarism. Harvard referencing. Identifying a knowledge gap and defining a research question and research objectives. Writing a research proposal and a research report. Ethics in research. Intellectual property. Non-disclosure agreements. Technology transfer. Scientific writing and oral presentation skills. Formulation of methodologies, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Statistical analysis. Research variables.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Project
50.00%
Practical
40.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in the practical element
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Data analysis exam
3
10.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Research proposal
1,2
50.00
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical examination
3
40.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment