FZMRP1-Work-based Research Project

Module Provider: Food and Nutritional Sciences
Number of credits: 60 [30 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites: FZMR05 Research Methods and Project Management or FZMATPR05 Research Methods and Project Management
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: FZMPPR Portfolio of Professional Practice of Research
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Carol Wagstaff
Email: C.Wagstaff@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:
The aim of module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop advanced research skills through the design and execution of an individual research project based in the workplace.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding of:

Advanced concepts and techniques in a scientific discipline(s) relevant to their workplace

Background scientific, technical, commercial and policy literature of relevance to their research project topic and its wider field of study

Theory and practice of research methods and study design within relevant ethical and governance frameworks

Project planning and management

Ability to think logically and evaluate critically research and advanced scholarship in their discipline

Critical evaluation of methodologies and their limitations

Interpretation of data using appropriate statistical tools

Additional outcomes:
Students will develop a wide range of transferable skills:
- Critical evaluation and dissemination of information from a variety of sources
- Design and execution of a research project
- Effective communication of scientific information and experimental conclusions in oral and written format with scientific rigour
- Management of resources as appropriate to achieve project aims

Outline content:
Students will propose a project and develop and perform it under the supervision of an academic and industrial supervisor. The research will normally be carried out over a period of 6-12 months.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will involve predominantly self-directed learning supported by academic and industry supervisors via regular meetings (at least monthly).

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Project Supervision	20	20	20
Work-based learning	180	180	180
Total hours by term	200	200	200
Total hours for module	600

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Project output other than dissertation	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 50% in the project report.

Reassessment arrangements:
In the event of a student failing the module they will be reassessed based on resubmission of the project report that addresses feedback of the assessors. Module marks are capped at 50% for passes at 2nd attempt.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 

4) Printing and binding: 

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: 

Last updated: 30 March 2023