Module Objective: To give postgraduate students an introduction to the principles and practice of systematic reviewing, as applied to their own PhD research To develop knowledge and understanding of systematic reviewing methods, applied to the quantitative and qualitative health research literature.…
Topic: Writing Publishing and Communication Skills
Research Theory, Method & Process
The aim of the module is to provide graduate research students with a planned programme of instruction and learning experiences that will complement training obtained through academic supervision. The module will provide students with opportunities to critically examine their thesis…
Public Science Communication
The aim of this module is to enable students to effectively communicate scientific information and research findings to a range of audiences, with particular emphasis on public/lay communication. The module is for late-stage (Year 3+) PhD students across the College…
Critical Analysis, Writing and Communication Skills
This module is aimed at providing students with the necessary skills to critically analysis their own work and that of others. It also aims to give students the necessary knowledge and skills to make technical presentations in both written and…
Scientific Outreach and Communication
Module Objective: To develop key science communication skills for postgraduate students through discussing, explaining, and generating excitement about science in the broader community. Module Content: Students must actively participate in outreach activities to promote Science in an understandable manner to…
Disseminating Your Research (Blended Learning)
Disseminating Your Research is comprised of the following course materials: Selecting a Conference, Presenting and Networking. Getting Published. Workshop. Type of Course: The course employs a combination of e-learning using materials delivered via Blackboard and a face-to-face workshop with discussion…
STEPS – Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies
Objective: To give postgraduate students an introduction to principles and practice of scientific research, particularly through focussing on scientific writing and presentation skills. To use case studies from the recent history of science to illustrate principles discussed. Students completing…
Scientific Writing
Based largely on a peer review exercise, this module aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of the process of scientific publication. Topics include journal author guidelines, review article types, how to write a good review article, how…