Students must complete a portfolio which includes a research proposal,and portfolio of graduate skills.
Research proposal to include :introduction :Review of literature: methodology and conclusion(2000 words)
Graduate skills profile should include the following :Research skills: transferable kills: inter personal skills:self management and professional development(1000 words including career plan).
Five year career plan with long and short term goals.
Academic writing,referencing, grammar and spelling.
1: Critically review and analysis a variety of literature sources and information.
2:Identify and apply the individual stages in the research process.
3: Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the major research.
4:Develop a five year career plan with long and short term goals.
Deliver a 15 minute presentation.(Power Point)
The presentation must Adhere to the following format.
Introduction to the aims and the significance of the research project.
An overview of relevant literature
An outline of the methodology conclusion and suggested future directions.
Good use of quality slides to support the presentation.
