LF241-15 Second Year Tutorials
Introductory description
BS241-12 Assessments for SLS students.
Module aims
The module aims to extend students’ ability to digest the primary literature and to write in a scientific manner on a variety of topics. Students are encouraged to improve their written and oral presentation skills, and use of primary literature to research topics.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Four research-led rotation tutorials, with different members of academic staff on a variety of research areas. Of these, two have a 1500 word written assessment, and one is an oral assessment.
Extended essay over the Christmas vacation (2000 words), topic to be decided by tutor.
Oral presentation skills – students present one of their rotation topics to their tutor.
Group oral presentation – deconstruction and critical analysis of a complex paper.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- By the end of the module, students will be able to write detailed and well-researched essays on a variety of topics, give short oral presentations related to topics in primary literature, and show development in their critical analytical skills.
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Subject specific skills
Data analysis, critical review of primary material, null hypothesis testing, presentation skills, research skills, essay writing
Transferable skills
Time management, adult learning, self directed learning
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 12 sessions of 1 hour (8%) |
| Private study | 138 hours (92%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotation 2 | 15% | Yes (extension) | |
| Rotation 3 (flipped) | 15% | No | |
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Flipped tutorial |
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| Vacation essay | 30% | Yes (extension) | |
| Oral presentation | 20% | No | |
| Group oral presentation and dicussion | 20% | No | |
Assessment group R1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This module cannot be reassessed | 100% | No |
Feedback on assessment
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There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.