Module Details

Module Code: MMED9034
Title: Writing for Res Publication
Long Title: Writing for Research Publication
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will introduce learners to the skills and competencies required to successfully plan, research, and write an academic publication. The learner will engage with and analyse related works and state-of-the-art research in order to situate their own discussion within this context. Module content will include writing styles, publication venues, citation systems, document formatting, software tools for writing, and the different types of academic publications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify relevant and feasible project scope and locate, access, and analyse related work.
LO2 Appraise the findings and contributions of peer-reviewed publications.
LO3 Formulate a writing plan and document structure for a research publication.
LO4 Identify and select potential publication venues within the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, service design and user experience.
LO5 Assemble and critique methodologies, evidence-based arguments and research findings in the context of an academic publication for peer review.
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
Planning
In-class content will cover how to structure different forms of academic publications, how to create a writing plan, and the peer-review process.
Secondary Research
Students will engage in secondary research using online/ library resources to review, evaluate, and discuss publications and state-of-the-art research.
Writing for Academic Publication
Through project work, learners will outline the structure of a research publication based on a provided brief, present research findings, and discuss the relevance and meaning of those findings in the context of existing work.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Review state-of-the-art and existing literature within a defined project scope. Write a report to summarise the findings, approaches, and methodologies within the selected area.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Create an outline for a research publication based on a chosen research question. Discuss literature and evaluate in the context of the research question. Present methodology, results and findings, and evidence-based conclusions.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Write a short reflective piece that outlines appropriate publication venues for the research paper.
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
Lecture Contact Lectures will focus on conducting literature reviews, analysing secondary research sources, communicating results and findings, and structuring publications for an academic setting. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of theory examined in class and development of literature review and research paper Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures will focus on conducting literature reviews, analysing secondary research sources, communicating results and findings, and structuring publications for an academic setting. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of theory examined in class and development of literature review and research paper Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Scott MacKenzie. (2013), Human-Computer Interaction : An Empirical Research Perspective, [ISBN: 9780124058651].
  • Paul Oliver. (2012), Succeeding with Your Literature Review: a Handbook for Students, [ISBN: 9780335243686].
  • Wayne C. Booth Gregory G. Colomb Joseph M. Williams Joseph Bizup William T. FitzGerald.. (2016), The Craft of Research, [ISBN: 9780226239736].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Uwe Flick. (2022), An introduction to qualitative research, [ISBN: 9781529781328].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HUXSR_9 Master of Science in User Experience and Service Design 2 Mandatory