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Module 5: Project Managing your Research


Aims and objectives

This module is focused on planning and reviewing your research work, and gives training that will assist you in the future to identify and successfully follow up fruitful lines of research, and supervise the research of others. The module will enable you to build a portfolio of completed assignments demonstrating proficiency in a variety of transferable skills.

Syllabus

This module focuses on understanding the essential principles of project management as they apply to research projects. Specific topics include:

Project planning and risk management, finding and reviewing other peoples work, building a portfolio, managing your time and setting objectives, teamwork, networking and meeting planning/organisation.

Assessment

Completion of assignments agreed with Course Director and/or Research Supervisor. These may include research paper reviews, a personal research plan, interim report, end of year research report, poster or oral presentation.

Credit

Contributes to credits associated with completion of local and partner Transferable Skills Modules