TEMP0276XX Exam in Research Design, Master of Disaster Management

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Master of Disaster Management - compulsory
Content
This exam evaluates Course in Research Design.
Learning Outcome
Exam
Exam
The student's total workload comprises Course and Exam in Research Design, Master of Disaster Management.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 56
  • Lectures
  • 18
  • Practical exercises
  • 2
  • Preparation
  • 51
  • Theory exercises
  • 11
  • Total
  • 138
Credit
5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Course assignment (max 2500 words excl. annexes)
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Exam period
Week 5, 2014
Criteria for exam assesment
To pass the exam, the student shall be able to:
  • Identify and formulate a relevant and realistic research question within international health
  • Identify and formulate relevant objectives (main and specific)
  • Choose appropriate study methods (qualitative/​quantitative/​literature review)
  • Search relevant scientific literature
  • Discuss limitations and ethical issues related to the proposed study
  • Write a consistent and clear synopsis as a preparation for a Master's Thesis
  • Give short presentations on a proposed study, highlighting objectives, methods, ethical issues, limitations, etc.