PGR Studies Induction

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• By the end of this module, students will employ the skills to analyze and review the published papers in their specific research areas.
• By the end of this module, students will employ the basic skills for scientific writing, including the skills for the presentation of research problems/methods, literature review, writing of abstract. introduction and conclusion, analysis of research results, etc.
• By the end of this module, students will employ the skills for time management.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• By the end of this module, students will understand the basic elements of a research article/report.
• By the end of this module, students will employ the knowledge about research ethics, and understand the criteria for authorship and the responsibilities of authors.
• By the end of this module, students will understand the "Code of Practice for Research Degree Candidature and Supervision" of the University of Southampton, and be familiar with the requirements and stages for the awards of research degree.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.