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MODULE TITLE	MSci Research Project 2 Extension	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	NSCM002	MODULE CONVENER	Prof Nick Stone (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	0	11	3

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	10

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

In this module you will have the opportunity to spend extra time on your research project (NSCM001) to enable the preparation of a manuscript suitable for submission to a scientific journal for publication.

You will gain a valuable insight into the publication of scientific research, with the possibility of your own research being published.

This module can only be taken with the agreement of your project partner, project supervisor and programme director. The module is an extension of NSCM002 for those projects showing excellent progress and outcomes likely to achieve acceptance of a peer-reviewed publication.

NB Failure to achieve the high standards required for journal submission will result in low marks for this module.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to allow you to bring together outputs of your research project in a form suitable for consideration by a scientific journal for publication. This is an extremely important skill for a scientists or researcher.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Evaluate project results and suggest suitable scientific journals for their publication
2. Write a draft letter to the Editor of the chosen journal summarising the importance and context of the research, and reasons why it should be considered for publication

3. Produce a manuscript suitable for submission to a scientific journal for publication, following the guidelines of the publisher

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. Exemplify the highest levels of scientific integrity

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

5. Communicate in writing to a professional standard

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Project Work

In weeks 1-6 of Term 2 you will spend 9 days on your project in addition to that spent in NSCM001, including the preparation of a draft letter.

Manuscript Preparation

In weeks 7-10 of the Spring Term you will spend 6 days preparing a draft manuscript for submission in the Summer Term.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	73.00	Guided Independent Study	77.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching	10	Planning meetings with project supervisor
Scheduled Learning and Teaching	63	Nine days of project work
Guided independent study	77	Additional research, reading and preparation for module assessments

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Oral review of progress	Weekly five minute oral assessment of progress by project supervisor	All	Oral

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Letter to journal editor	15	One A4 page letter	1, 2, 4, 5	Individual marksheet
Draft scientific manuscript	85	Scientific manuscript prepared to meet publisher’s requirements	All	Individual marksheet

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
Letter to journal editor	Letter to journal editor	1, 2, 4, 5	August ref/def
Draft scientific manuscript	Draft scientific manuscript	All	August ref/def

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Two assessments are required for this module. The re-assessment will be the same as the original. The re-assessment will be the same as the original. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

Katz, Michael J, " From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing”, Springer (2009), ISBN: 978-1402094668

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	NSC3002
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	NSCM001

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	7	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Thursday 14 May 2015	LAST REVISION DATE	Thursday 08 October 2015

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Scientific writing, science publishing

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NSCM002 - MSci Research Project 2 Extension (2015)