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Core Module Information
Module title: Researcher Skills Development
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: RIO11101
Module leader: Gráinne Barkess
School Department of Learning, Teaching & Enhancement
Subject area group: Learning and Teaching Enhancement
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This 60 credit module provides the opportunity for you to develop your knowledge base and its application as it concerns research, career development, and personal reflection and evaluation. The programme tailors the learning opportunities to meet your needs and maximises opportunities for active learning. The programme is structured within the 60 credit provision and will engage you in workshops (face-to-face and/or online) and online learning resources.The Pg Cert in RSD is designed to provide an individualised approach allowing you as the student to tailor your Pg Cert to your development and career needs, whilst providing a foundation in research skills to support your research activities.The module will draw on Vitae's Researcher Development Framework (RDF) which was established in 2008 and is used extensively across HE in the professional development of researchers. The RDF captures the knowledge, behaviours and attributes that the higher education sector, overall, has identified as significant for researchers. Therefore the core of the Vitae Framework has been determined and defined by the research profession and validated by stakeholders, such as employers and funders.Within the 60 credit module we provide the following indicative themes for students to follow:• Researcher Knowledge and Intellectual abilities (Domain A)• Researcher Personal Effectiveness (Domain B)• Research Governance and Organisation (Domain C)• Researcher Engagement, Influence and Impact (Domain D)• Researcher Career development plan
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Research theories and the practical application of a full range of research methods.

LO2: Understand relevant and up-to-date approaches to the management of research, including delivery to required timelines.

LO3: Frame research questions and methodology in the context of competitive proposals for research funding.

LO4: Undertake effective management of research projects and budgets, assessing risks and applying for ethical approval where required.

LO5: Disseminate research through a wide range of media.

LO6: Develop links with external partners to grow collaborations and develop opportunities to access funding.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gráinne Barkess
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 600 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5~6 11 , WORDS= 8500 words The assessed reflective portfolio can include (as appropriate): • evidence of experiential learning activities (courses attended etc.) with a contextual ‘patch’ text of 500-700 words (or equivalent in other format – video/blog post etc.) that demonstrates skills and behaviours developed as a result • evidence of engagement with research degree supervision activities (Research Degree review documents such as those created for the RD4, 5 or 6 reviews etc.) • a wrap-around reflection comprising 1500-2000 words, organised around the four main RDF domains that addresses how programme learning outcomes have been achieved Each ‘patch’ text and the wrap-around reflection should: • Provide evidence of critical reflection on own practice • Provide evidence of critical engagement with literature and other relevant sources (e.g. policy documents and websites) • Follow normal academic conventions for acknowledging sources • Be written within the advised word count limitations The summative assessment is on a pass/fail basis.The portfolio submission is at the end of trimester 3 of the second year of the course (week 11, trimester 3, Year 2).
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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