Module Details

Module Code: PLAC9019
Title: Research Postgrad. Placement
Long Title: Research Postgrad. Placement
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: CIT has established a framework for Research Postgraduate Work Placement as set out in the Postgraduate Regulations. This allows credit to be awarded based on learning achieved on appropriate work placements.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare a plan for research to be carried out during work placement.
LO2 Develop and apply existing and new knowledge, specialised skills and technical training to research in a placement organisation.
LO3 Exchange new knowledge and skills between the placement organisation and the Institute.
LO4 Develop a professional report or portfolio evidencing their learning during work placement.
Dependencies
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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Principles
The generation of new knowledge through original research should remain the central objective of the postgraduate student and the work placement must facilitate this by providing opportunities for such original research and/or through allowing research results to be evaluated and verified in the workplace. The placement may therefore support deepening or broadening of the research project. Work placements should provide research-relevant activities in the field of the research project.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Student Research Plan outlining proposed milestones and deliverables.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Written report, artefact or portfolio.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Present research findings.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University 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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent learning and research by student in work placement host organisation. CIT Research Supervision allowance extends through placement period. Every Week 14.00 14
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Adedeji B. Badiru, Christina F. Rusnock, Vhance V. Valencia. (2016), Project Management for Research: A Guide for Graduate Students, First. CRC Press: Systems Innovation Book Series, [ISBN: 9781482299113].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HRDPR_9 Postgraduate Certificate in Research Development & Practice 1 Elective