Research Project SA (ii) Autumn

Overview

DETAILED SYLLABUS – Report and presentation:

Final Report Guidelines:

2 copies spiral bound

The written report should have the following sections:
• Title page.
• Table of contents
• Summary. Maximum 350 words.
• (1). Introduction. (Literature review, project goals). Maximum 7500 words.
• (2). Experimental (or/and theoretical) section.
• (3). Results and discussion.
• (4). Conclusions and recommendations.
• (5). References.
• Appendix 1. COSHH forms.
• Appendix 2. Primary experimental data. Physical properties, etc.

Maximum 70 pages in sections 1-4 (Font: Times new Roman, font size: 12 pt., 1.5 line spacing, horizontal alignment: justified, all pages should be numbered).
Section 5 and appendixes: Font: Times new Roman, font size: 10 pt., single line spacing, horizontal alignment: justified, vertical alignment: top)

Reports are automatically submitted to Turnitin on Canvas.

Marks will be given as follows:

• Summary. (5 marks)
• Introduction. (20 marks)
• Experimental section /Theory. (10 marks)
• Results and discussion. (40 marks)
• Conclusions and recommendations. (10 marks)
• Report lay-out. (15 marks)

Students are expected to regularly discuss progress of their draft report with their respective project supervisor/s. Final report to be handed in before 4.30 on Thursday of teaching week 1.12 (and electronic version submitted).
Final report to be handed in before 4.30 on Thursday of teaching week 1.12 (and electronic version submitted)
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Presentation Guidelines:

15 minutes PowerPoint presentation
5 minutes questions (2 members of staff)
Presentation skills (25 marks)
Technical content (50 marks)
Response to questions (25 marks)

NB: Safety Course is mandatory before any student can commence experimental work in any laboratory.

Learning Objectives

Students carry out out an M Eng Level 4 standard (of attainment) in-depth experimental project at a local industrial site or in the laboratory. This can include a computer laboratory.

Skills

Experimental design and execution, data handling and the ability to work with engineers in industry.

Candidates must carry out a 12 Week industrial/research project and submit a satisfactory research thesis. The candidate must demonstrate that he/she has acquired an advanced level of knowledge and understanding in the field of study and an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field, is capable of relating knowledge of particular topics to the broader field of study involved and of presenting such knowledge in a critical and analytical way. The candidate should show a degree of independence of approach, powers of observation and a knowledge of the literature of the subject. The thesis need not be considered worthy of publication.

A good CHE4021 industrial/research thesis must demonstrate:
i) a systematic understanding of knowledge, and an awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study, or area of professional practice;
ii) an understanding of techniques applicable to their own research;
iii) a degree of originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.

Assessment

Assessment:

The module is assessed by Continual Assessment (100%).

Presentation 20% (week 1.12)
Final Report 70% (week 1.12)
Overall Student Performance 10%

Course Requirements:
Attendance at 80 %.
Module Pass Mark Veto at 40 %.