Research Seminar Skills in Physical Sciences

Cod y Modiwl: PGM5400
Teitl y Modiwl: Research Seminar Skills in Physical Sciences
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: No staff with Userid: MNG2
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): This module will mirror PGM2410 and hence it would not be appropriate for students to select both of these modules: any student whom is doing interdisciplinary work should make a decision.
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Reyer Zwiggelaar

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Tutorials: 4 Awr Participation in interactive tutorials.	20%
Asesiad Semester	Written Portfolio: Written portfolio summarizing talks (either at seminars and/or conferences) attended. 2000 Words	80%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Tutorials: 4 Awr Participation in interactive tutorials.	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written Portfolio: Written portfolio summarizing talks (either at seminars and/or conferences) attended. 2000 Words	80%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Locate and evaluate the relevancy of scheduled talks to personal research work been undertaken.
Take effective notes from talks and, using published papers as appropriate, formulate these into succinct self-contained summaries.
Formulate ideas from talks of how the skills and knowledge presented can be incorporated into their research work.

Disgrifiad cryno

The broad purpose of this module is to develop research students outside awareness and appreciation of current research which is been undertaken within their specific research area.
This module will begin with four core tutorials in which students from different departments within the physical sciences will be introduced to each other through group work activities.
Following these tutorials the students will then be required to select and attend research talks which can either be from internal AU research seminar series and/or external seminar series/conferences which are relevant to their research area. They will be required to justify their relevancy, take effective notes and then select appropriate research papers to corroborate and deepen their understanding.
Finally, they will be required to formulate ideas for how they can develop their research area (either within existing research degree and/or through further work) based on the content and skills presented in these talks.

Cynnwys

The following skills will be taught and developed in the core tutorials: Note-taking methods, generic scientific research writing skills, reading papers effectively, formulating relevant questions and generating research ideas.
The content assimilated by each individual student thereafter will be specific to their research area.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Students will undoubtedly encounter challenging talks which showcase knowledge which is above their current level of understanding: it is imperative that they then read relevant papers as part of the process of a) becoming an expert in their specialized research area, b) having a broad knowledge of related contemporary research which is relevant to their area.
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will be expected to consult with their supervisor(s) on selection of appropriate talks.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	As part of the assessment students will be required to present written work to a standard which is aligned with that expected within research thesis.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Students will be required to formulate ideas of how they can apply the material presented in research talks to their current research field.
Gallu digidol	Students will be encouraged to explore digital accessories & tools for assistance with creating and storing effective notes.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will be required to critically evaluate the relevancy of research talks to their research area and hence decide if it is worth their time/research fund expense to attend.
Myfyrdod	Students will be taught skills (Cornell Note-taking method) to reflect on the notes they take during research talks.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	The talks the students attend will be subject specific and hence they will develop skills in summarizing research within their specialist subject.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Through the talks it is expected that students will gain an appreciation of how scientists work is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary in nature and the importance of project management in large-scale scientific discoveries.

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