Module Details

Module Code: 57106
Full Title: Veterinary Research Project
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Karen Dunne
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module will facilitate the student to consolidate and develop their research skills from previous modules to undertake a supervised research project, including writing it up and presenting the findings to peers.

This module will give students the opportunity to collect and manage data for analysis and publication. Research dissemination techniques will be developed, including face-to-face and/or online presentations and writing for publication.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Apply knowledge and skills in the research of a specific aspect of veterinary nursing or patient care
MLO2 Work independently and action formative tutor and/or peer feedback
MLO3 Collect, analyse, synthesise and summarise research data
MLO4 Present the results of their research
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Overview
Each student will be assigned a supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing the research project for the duration of the academic year. Where possible, each supervisor will guide the work of a group of students who are working on interrelated projects, which have a common theme. Each student will collect, collate, review and present information from the literature on the defined topic of their project. Students will meet with their project supervisor for approximately 30 minutes per week to discuss the progress of the work, data analysis, writing up and presentation of their work. Students must maintain a notebook or online resource in which they should record thoughts, plans, methods, raw data, calculations and other details of practical activities during the course of the project. During weekly meetings, the project supervisor may add remarks or suggestions to the notebook. Students must submit a scientific journal article based on their work using an approved format, present a summary and short presentation of their work and answer questions on it posed by peer groups.
Project management
Students who express interest in a specific project area will be allocated supervisors with corresponding expertise where possible. Other students will be allocated a project supervisor by random ballot. The supervisor will direct and oversee the project during both semesters. Project titles will be agreed by mutual consent after discussion. Students will be facilitated to do projects in association with veterinary workplaces, industry or other external organisations (e.g. an animal shelter) where this is feasible, and with the agreement of all the stakeholders. Students will meet with their project supervisor for approximately 30 minutes per week to discuss the planning, experimental design and progress of the work. Supervisors may employ a combination of individual student meetings and ‘team’ meetings, either online or face-to-face. Refresher library tutorials will be available if needed to improve information retrieval skills and ensure compliance with the Institute's Academic Integrity Policy.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The literature review, research design and ethical approval must be completed in semester 1 and will be graded in the Research Skills module (shared assignment). The research project findings will be presented at the end of semester 2 in the form of a scientific article suitable for publication in a relevant veterinary or scientific journal. Indicative article contents include title, abstract, introduction (including a condensed summary of the literature review), methodology, results, discussion and conclusion(s).
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The student will make a short presentation or summary of their research project and main findings and present it to peers online and/or face to face. Peer feedback will be obtained via small group questioning and answers facilitated via online discussion forums.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Engagement and time management: a proportion of the module grade will be awarded for meeting deadlines during the semester and actioning peer and/or tutor feedback. The project supervisor will issue a report based on the student’s performance during the course of the project. This will be based on criteria such as attendance, diligence, motivation, initiative and problem solving skills.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Meeting with academic mentor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Online (non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Data collection, analysis and writing up Every Week 4.00 4
Tutorial Contact Managing research projects, assistance with problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Online (Contact) Contact Assistance with project management Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact Tutor meetings may be face to face or online Every Week 0.50 0.5
Online (non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Denis F. Reardon. (2006), Doing your undergraduate project, SAGE Publications Ltd..
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • AMEE Guide no. 74. (2013), Writing for academia: Getting your research into print: AMEE Guide No. 74, Medical Teacher, 35(2).
  • AMEE Guide No. 40. (2009), Creating effective poster presentations: AMEE Guide no. 40, Medical Teacher, 31(4).
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Patricia Clarke. (2012), Veterinary nursing research: types, importance and dissemination, The Veterinary Nurse, 3(3).
  • Boyd Jones. (2015), Guide to writing a scientific paper, Veterinary Ireland Journal, 5(7).
This module does not have any other resources