Module Details

Module Code: RESA C9010
Full Title: Research Project for Structured Masters
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 60
Module Owner::
  • Martin Mchugh
  • Fergal McCaffery
Departments: Visual and Human-Centred Computing
Module Description: The primary aim of this module is to develop the learner's knowledge and understanding of a particular domain healthcare software by conducting a substantial research project. In this module, the learner must implement appropriate research techniques to address/solve a chosen healthcare software related problem. In accordance with the DkIT Academic Regulations for Masters (Taught and Structured) Research Projects, the findings of the research work will be disseminated through a detailed thesis, an oral presentation and by preparing a conference/journal article.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Initiate, plan and develop a research project. Implement self-directed learning to gain further knowledge and understanding of an unfamiliar and topical engineering/ scientific problem in the chosen domain of healthcare software.
MLO2 Demonstrate a developed set of practical skills in the use of specialist tools and techniques together with a solid conceptual and practical understanding of appropriate research methodologies.
MLO3 Demonstrate a developed analytical, critical and creative approach to problem identification and solution. This shall be achieved, for example, by implementing state-of-the-art solution procedures to solve healthcare software related problems.
MLO4 Demonstrate the ability to reason in a consistent and methodological manner at an abstract level and be able to argue rationally and draw independent conclusions based on a rigorous, analytical and critical approach to information.
MLO5 Construct well-structured project documentation, written in clear and concise language, which communicates the findings of the research effectively.
MLO6 Implement excellent professional practice in all documentation produced, including referencing, plagiarism avoidance and project planning.
MLO7 Defend the research question, methods employed, the key conclusions of the research work and discuss further developments in a Viva Voce style examination of the project work.
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).
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Module Indicative Content
Project Identification and Selection
A suitable project in the chosen domain of healthcare software is selected with the guidance of a supervisor. The Research Project will be either research oriented or predominantly research oriented with a healthcare software application.
Literature Review
The learner is required to conduct a detailed literature review of the chosen field of renewable energy. This review must be properly referenced, as per the Institute’s referencing guidelines, and form a significant part of the final project report.
Development of Research Question
Based on the findings of the literature review, the candidate will formalise their research question. The candidate will then construct the aim of the research project and the required objectives to complete the body of research.
Methodology
Develop a detailed project plan to conduct research in the chosen domain of research by implementing an engineering/scientific approach to complete the project.
Solution Procedure
Conduct the required activities to carry out the work proposed in the project plan. For example, design a set of experiments, undertake them and analyse the results to evaluate the effectiveness of the work undertaken in the project
Documentation of the Project Outcomes
Production of a bound thesis conforming with DkIT derived standards, with minimum of 12,000 words (Word range expected to be 16,000 +/- 3,000). Production of an article suitable for publication, limited in scope to a maximum 8 pages (5,000 words), the format of which shall be typical of a conference/journal paper. Defend the outcomes of the project by means of a Viva Voce type examination where suitable members of staff are nominated as examiners. A typical examination will consist of a presentation of approximately 15/20 minutes followed by a detailed question and answers session of approximately 30 minutes.
Formal Meetings with Supervisory Team
Meet regularly with supervisory team members and keep detailed records of all meetings.
Project Assessment
The project will be assessed on its quality of enquiry, analysis, interpretation, insight and exposition, as well as the contribution it makes to the field of study and the writer's own academic and professional development. An essential ingredient will be the student's ability to master a technical body of knowledge and apply it to a given problem domain. The ability to think and reason, at a conceptual level, with the material at issue is crucial. The design, layout, quality of expression, structure and coherence of all documentation will be taken into account when grading the finished work. The ability of the student to present and defend the material is also of significant importance.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Paper in the form of a Journal/Conference article detailing the findings of the research work. Marks will be awarded on the paper's suitability for publication.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research methods - Construct a detailed project proposal of the chosen domain of research. The proposal should contain approximately 3,000 words.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Submission of Interim Report & Oral Presentation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Thesis Submission and Viva Voce Examination
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

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 Review student progress and facilitate research Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Project development and Independent learning Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Study Non Contact Project development and independent learning Every Week 34.00 34
Total Weekly Learner Workload 40.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources