Library research tools and methods (PROJ751_S3E )

• Semester:  7th semester
• Duration :  Within one semester  
• Type: Mandatory

• Student workload:  Lecture (CM): 6 hours , 24 hours of self-study 

• Applicability: SOLEM & ESBC  

• Module examination:  1 written report (40%), 1 individual oral presentation (40%)  Intermediary presentation (20%) 

• Teaching and learning method : seminar, case studies,  discussion,  Presentation

  Responsible person for the module : Dorothée Charlier 

Major intended learning outcomes 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1.    Formulate and outline a research proposal in the domain of solar energy. 

2.    Conduct a comprehensive literature review to support research hypotheses and methodologies. 

Correspondence between major intended learning outcomes and assessment 

Formulate and outline a research proposal in the domain of solar energy. 

Assessment: 

Intermediary document and presentation (20%) – Students will be evaluated on their ability to identify a relevant research question, develop a literature review, and propose a methodology for investigating their topic in solar energy. 

Conduct a comprehensive literature review to support research hypotheses and methodologies. 

Final Thesis (40%) – The thesis will extensively evaluate the application of chosen methods and the execution of the research plan, showcasing the practical skills and analytical abilities of the students. 

Oral Defense (40%) – This assesses the student's ability to effectively present their research to an audience, defending their methodologies and findings, and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. 

None 

• Identifying research topics and formulating questions 
• Literature review and theoretical framework 
• Methodology design 
• Proposal writing and presentation 
• Drafting of thesis 
• Peer review process within the course 
• Final thesis submission 
• Oral defense of the thesis 

Presentation in class for the methodology