LFKK10270U Research Planning
MSc Programme in Agriculture
MSc Programme in Sustainable Development in Agriculture (Agris
Mundus)
MSc Programme in Forest Ecosystems, Nature and Society (SUFONAMA)
MSc Programme in Forest and Livelihoods (SUTROFOR)
MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management
This course requires students to prepare a proposal for a research study, typically within natural resource management, and potentially for a dissertation. Working on the research proposal in pairs is possible. The proposal must incorporate a literature review, a clear statement of hypotheses or questions to be addressed, an outline of the methods to be used and an assessment of any risks and ethical issues involved. Identification and assessment of risk and ethical issues is an essential feature designed to ensure that projects are carried out safely and with due regard for others and the environment. The review is expected to contain a critical appraisal of the assembled material and to be produced to journal standard. The values of scholarship are addressed through evaluation of published scientific literature and student peer review of proposal drafts produced during the course. Students working on similar topics may be organised in thematic groups. Support from a disciplinary supervisor is an advantage, as is identification of a topic area prior to the course.
The aim of the course is to provide tools for, and experience
with, systematic design of research projects. Presentations mainly
use examples from research within natural and social science
aspects of natural resources management, but the principles apply
generally. An additional important aim is inculcation of the values
of scholarship: inquiry, reflection, integrity, open mindedness,
evidence-based thinking, and collegiality.
After completing the course the students should be able to:
Knowledge:
Reflect on the quality of research design.
Argue cogently and think critically within the parameters of a
particular academic discipline.
Skills:
Apply principles for good research design, including critical
discussion of literature and problem identification, development of
hypotheses and research questions, determination of data
requirements, and selection of appropriate methods.
Reflect on risks and ethical issues in relation to project
implementation.
Competencies:
Demonstrate independent learning skills necessary for the
foundation of lifelong learning.
Tackle scientific problems by collecting, analysing and evaluating
appropriate qualitative and quantitative information and using it
creatively.
Display the competencies, key skills, behaviour and attitudes in
relation to individual and group work required in a professional
working life.
General texts are included in the online course compendium. Each student will develop his/her own course literature list according to the subject chosen for investigation.
Specific activities include: introduction to course; formulation of individual research problems; presentation of research design principles; online exercises; formation of thematic groups; student peer review; reflection on learning.
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 20
- E-Learning
- 30
- Exam
- 5
- Guidance
- 2
- Lectures
- 0
- Preparation
- 65
- Project work
- 74
- Theory exercises
- 10
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentThe following will be assessed: (i) on-line activities throughout the course 35%, (ii) three student peer reviews 15%, and (iii) a written assignment submitted at the end of the course 50%. The grade is to be set as a weighted average of the results from the part-examinations.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
one internal examiner
- Re-exam
The reexamination is a written essay.
Criteria for exam assesment
To obtain the mark 12 the student must demonstrate to have obtained the skills, knowledge and competencies described in the Learning Outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- LFKK10270U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- No limit
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Natural Resources and Environment
Contracting department
- Department of Food and Resource Economics
Course responsibles
- Mattias Borg Rasmussen (3-6f6474426b687471306d7730666d)