After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

1. find and critically read academic peer reviewed literature
2. identify a research gap
3. articulate a research question and position it in relation to state of the art
4. plan a program of research
5. write academic papers demonstrating knowedge of conventions in the chosen research area
6. critcally review papers submitted to publication

We will use standard lists of skills and knowledge areas needed by PhD students to identify particular topics to focus on.

Overall: the agenda is set by the students

Small group discussions; reflection based on hands on work

ECTS Breakdown (estimate - we will discuss and agree this)

Discussion of focus topics: 10 hours

Literature search, group / individual topic identification: 15 hours

Create a proposal paper: 48 hours

Presentation of results / feedback: 2 hours

= 75 hours

Research presentation and proposal