University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5

The student should only register for this module in the academic year that they intend to complete the module. Students may have the opportunity to attend workshops or courses, provided by this university or externally, during their research programme. This module aims to give students the opportunity to further their learning on specific research skills/methodologies or in specific research areas by participating in such workshops or courses. Students are expected to prepare in advance of attending the workshop or course by, for example, reading the prescribed reading material. It is expected that students will attend and actively participate in the workshop/course. On completion of the workshop/course the student will be required to demonstrate their new research skills. Students should write a report on the workshop/course. Specifically the relevance of the new research skills or further research knowledge acquired to the student’s research project should be included in this report. The supervisor will review this report and provide feedback to the student. It is expected that students will discuss with their supervisor (and other research team members) what they learned on the workshop/course. A reflective journal should also be maintained by the student to record the student’s learning experience on this module.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Be proficient in a research skill or describe further research knowledge.
  2. Apply workshop-acquired research skills or course-acquired further knowledge to their own research.
  3. Write a comprehensive report on the workshop/course.
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module GS509: "Participation in Workshops/Courses" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.