Faculty of

Technology, Engineering and the Environment

Undergraduate Programme

Media Technology Project UG3

(30 Credit)
Guidance Notes

Code FM6308
For School of Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons)
titles; Music Technology, Multimedia Technology,
Film Production and Technology, Film Technology
and Special Effects, Games Design and Production,
Television Technology and Production, Sound
Engineering and Production, Sound and Multimedia
Technology

Academic Year: 2010 – 2011

Version Number Version Date

28th
1.0 September
2010

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 SUMMARY INFORMATION AND CALENDAR, 2010-11
Module: Media Technology Project UG3; 30-credit module
Courses: MT, MMT, FPT, FTSE, GDP, TVTP, SEP, SMMT
Co-ordinator: Roy Priest

Wk No Deliverables. Submit by 14:00 on date given in myTEE / My Course.

Refer to Access myTEE / My Course on the intranet deliverables hand-in dates. Due week
myTEE indication in left hand column is for guidance only.

Wk 2 Project Registration Form

A new registration form (Appendix 3) is not required if it is to remain the same as that
previously submitted for Media Production Management UG2, Media Industry UG2 or
Commissions, Markets and Revenue Streams UG2. If you wish to change the title or
if you have not already registered, submit the completed form, which is the first
deliverable for the project module, to the IT Helpdesk. The project title and aim must
be approved to authorise your project to proceed. Refer to section 2 of these
guidance notes.

Wk 4 Full Project Proposal Document

Submit to IT Helpdesk. This is the second deliverable and is required even though it
may be similar to that previously submitted for the final assessment for Media
Production Management UG2, Media Industry UG2 or Commissions, Markets and
Revenue Streams UG2. Improvements and developments are expected following
feedback on the previous version. The full proposal, 5 - 10 sides A4, should be
discussed with your supervisor and will be considered formally as part of the final
Project Viva . Further details in section 5 and in the Project Viva assessment
criteria, section 11.4.

Wk 9 Autumn Progress Review

Refer to published schedule of meeting times. Meet with supervisor and second
assessor for approx 20 minutes to consider aim and objectives, method/approach
and progress. Further details in section 6, and assessment criteria, section 11.1.

Wk 14 Research Report
Submit to IT Helpdesk. The short Research Report covers progress, research
findings, evaluation of methods and plans for the main report. You are required to
submit two copies. Further details in section 7, and assessment criteria, section 11.2.

Wk 26 Main Report
The main report is the culmination of the project module. A total of three copies are
required, two comb bound and an electronic copy on CD. Further details in section 8
and assessment criteria, section 11.3.

Wk 29 Presentation & Viva

Presentation using a poster and an interview with the supervisor and second
assessor. Further details in section 9 and assessment criteria, section 11.4.

Assessment deliverables Assessment weighting

Registration form Approval required to authorise project
Project Proposal document Considered as part of Presentation & Viva
Autumn Progress Review 10%
Research Report 10%
Report 70%
Presentation & Viva 10%

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 CONTENTS
SUMMARY INFORMATION & CALENDAR i
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1.0 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1

2.0 PROJECT REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL.....................................................................2

2.1 PROJECT SELECTION...................................................................................................................2
2.2 PROJECT REGISTRATION...............................................................................................................2
2.3 PROJECT APPROVAL....................................................................................................................3
3.0 SUPERVISION AND TUTORIALS........................................................................................3
3.1 MEETINGS WITH SUPERVISOR.........................................................................................................3
3.2 TUTORIALS................................................................................................................................4
4.0 INITIAL RESEARCH AND RECORDS.................................................................................4
4.1 LOGBOOK RECORD......................................................................................................................4
4.2 INITIAL RESEARCH........................................................................................................................5
5.0 FULL PROJECT PROPOSAL..............................................................................................5

6.0 AUTUMN PROGRESS REVIEW (WEEK 9).........................................................................7

7.0 RESEARCH REPORT..........................................................................................................8

8.0 MAIN PROJECT REPORT.................................................................................................10

8.1 MAIN REPORT – STRUCTURE AND CONTENT......................................................................................10
8.2 MAIN REPORT – STYLE AND CONVENTIONS.......................................................................................13
8.3 MAIN REPORT – SUBMISSION ARRANGEMENTS...................................................................................15
8.4 MAIN REPORT – LATE SUBMISSION.................................................................................................15
9.0 POSTER PRESENTATION AND VIVA (WEEK 29)............................................................15
9.1 POSTER ASSESSMENT.................................................................................................................16
9.2 CREATING A POSTER DISPLAY.......................................................................................................16
10 RETURN OF REPORTS AND POSTERS............................................................................17
10.1 MAIN PROJECT REPORT
..................................................................................................................................................17
10.2 POSTER...............................................................................................................................18
11.0 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA...............................................................................................18
11.1 AUTUMN PROGRESS REVIEW.....................................................................................................19
11.2 RESEARCH REPORT, WEEK 14...................................................................................................20
11.3 MAIN REPORT........................................................................................................................21
11.4 POSTER PRESENTATION AND VIVA................................................................................................24
....................................................................................................................................................24

12.0 PROJECT MODERATION...............................................................................................26

APPENDIX 1, MEDIA TECHNOLOGY PROJECT, SYLLABUS.................................................27

APPENDIX 2, COPYRIGHT WAIVER.........................................................................................32

APPENDIX 3, PROJECT REGISTRATION.................................................................................33

APPENDIX 4, RESEARCH ETHICS APPROVAL FORM ..........................................................36

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The final year project provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in a specialist area
relevant to the course and demonstrate your ability to:

• manage your own activities and resources to solve problems

• generate innovative ideas and solutions
• write an academic paper following accepted conventions of style and referencing

The project is intended to draw from across the programme of study and to act as a vehicle for
students to demonstrate their wider abilities. The project will be individual but may, nevertheless,
be linked to group work where scale and complexity demand.

Aim

To provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained during the
taught part of the course to achieve performance improvement of a relevant
industrial/academic activity.

Objectives

In order to qualify for the award of BSc students must submit a report based upon a
relevant project to their course of studies. Students should show competence in the
following:

i) Understanding and taking account of the constraints imposed by an academic,

industrial or commercial need.

ii) In the context of established knowledge and the concepts covered during the
taught part of the course, assessing the relevance of appropriate theory and its
application to the specification, analysis and solution of a problem.

iii) Understanding of the problem and current potential solutions.

iv) The ability to draw appropriate conclusions from the analysis and recommend
and/or implement solution(s) that meet the specification in terms of technical
and/or commercial performance.

v) To work independently or as part of a team and to show an ability to

communicate with others, manage processes and solve problem systematically
and scientifically.

vi) To produce a report on the project to an appropriate standard.

The project has a 30 credit weighting in the calculation for honours classification and therefore
constitutes a significant proportion of your final year work. As well as contributing to the honours
award, a successful project will both enhance your CV and benefit career development.

Please read through this booklet carefully – it describes how to undertake the project and includes
essential information on assessment. However, it is not a substitute for attendance at the weekly
tutorial classes and regular meetings with your supervisor. Before starting you should also read the
assessment criteria in Section 11 which indicate what the assessors will be looking for, and what
you should be demonstrating, for each of the deliverables

As well as attending the tutorial classes and meeting with your supervisor, there is guidance in the
web resources on Moodle. Also, the Learning Centre has texts, tip sheets and offers tutorial
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 support through the year on different aspects of undertaking a project. Keep in regular contact with
the Learning Centre’s Final Year Project Resources at:
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/tee/course/view.php?id=816

A statement of project module aims and learning outcomes is in the syllabus, Appendix 1.
Appendix 2 is a copyright waiver to enable your project report to be published by Birmingham
City University. Appendix 3 is the Project Registration Form which you must complete and
submit (2 copies) to the IT Helpdesk in order to register your project.

2.0 PROJECT REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL

2.1 Project Selection

Most students select a project as part of the final assessment for Media Production Management
UG2, Media Industry UG2 or Commissions, Markets and Revenue Streams UG2. If you
submitted a registration document and it is to remain the same, you do not need to submit it
again. However, if you wish to change your project title or make significant changes to the
project aims after initial approval, the revised aims and rationale must be agreed with the
supervisor and a revised Registration Form and full Project Proposal Document must be
submitted and approved.

Lists of project topics and supervisors, and much additional information, are provided at
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/tee/course/view.php?id=816

Guidance on making a suitable selection of project as well as formulating statements of overall

aim and objectives is provided in the project tutorial classes in the first few weeks of the autumn
term. Even if you have previously completed a proposal, you should still attend all the sessions.

The Project Module Co-ordinator will assist in identifying possible supervisors. Academic staff
may be contacted direct to discuss ideas for projects - make an appointment to meet staff via
the main entrance reception.

In choosing a project, it helps considerably if you have an interest in the subject area involved. It
is also important that the project aims are consistent with your course title and provide scope to
develop and demonstrate personal skills and attributes (such as reasoning, creativity, analytical
skills and judgment) at a level appropriate for an honours degree. Refer to the module aims and
learning outcomes in the syllabus, Appendix 1 and consider whether your proposed project will
provide scope to meet the module learning outcomes. Also, consider your proposal against
each of the assessment criteria in Section 11 of the full project guidance notes to ensure there is
appropriate scope for demonstrating achievement. The title that you choose for your Final Year
Project should be appropriate to your course and provide sufficient scope for the exploration of
technology or for the subject matter to be investigated in a suitably scientific manner appropriate
to a BSc.

2.2 Project Registration

This section applies if you have not already submitted a registration form as part of the year 2
industry module or if you wish to change title, or have been directed to do so by the Project
Coordinator.

The first deliverable is the registration form. Having obtained the approval of a member of
academic staff you should register your project by submitting the project registration form,
Appendix 3. This should be submitted at the latest by the date given in the calendar. If you are
having problems selecting or getting approval for a project, see the Project Module Co-ordinator
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 during one of the timetabled tutorial classes.

A working title of no more than a few words may be used for the registration form. The final title
for the project report may be determined when the work is more substantially complete. If it is a
project taken from the projects web site list, contact the relevant member of staff to establish if it
is still available and to agree the overall aim and provisional objectives. This will later be
developed into a full proposal which should be submitted by Friday of week 4 (refer to calendar
for dates).

If you are proposing your own idea for a project, you should discuss it with, and have it approved
by, a member of academic staff who should agree, provisionally, to supervise it. You should
include in your registration form a brief statement of rationale (that is justification; why is it
important for the work to be done? Who, apart from you, will benefit from the work?). If you
submit a registration form without a staff signature, or with significant shortcomings, approval
may be delayed. Note that in signing the proposal, a member of staff is supporting it as
reasonable and appropriate for your course. However, dependent on other commitments s/he
may not be available to be your Supervisor.

The registration form includes a statement on ethics. Does this project involve human or animal
subjects? This includes activities such as interviews, observations, questionnaires. If you
answer ‘yes’, your proposal will be assessed by the Research Ethics Committee. You should
refer to the research ethics check list form, Appendix 4, and sign to agree to abide by the BCU
research ethics regulations.

All Registration forms are subject to approval by the Project Moderation Committee. Therefore,
the brief proposal in the registration document should contain sufficient information on the
proposed aims and provisional objectives to enable the Project Moderation Committee to form a
judgment on its suitability for the honours study programme.

2.3 Project Approval

A project proposal is not confirmed as approved until your name and the project title appear on
the Project Co-ordinator's list, identified as approved. This will be published following the
approval and allocation process. Provisional approval is provided by the member of academic
staff signing the registration document and this is sufficient to allow you to continue making
progress. However, it is the Project Moderation Committee that finally approves and confirms
projects and supervisors. The Committee may require modifications to be made to proposals
and there may be limits on the number of projects that can be supported in some topic areas,
subject to resource constraints.

If you wish to make significant changes to the project aims after initial approval, the
revised aims and rationale must be agreed with the supervisor and a revised Registration
Form and Full Project Proposal Document must be submitted to the Final Year Project
Coordinator for approval.

3.0 SUPERVISION AND TUTORIALS

3.1 Meetings with Supervisor

After your project aims have been agreed, as recorded in the Project Registration Form and
shown in the approved list, you should make frequent and adequate contact with your
supervisor. It is strongly recommended that you arrange to meet your supervisor every week at
a fixed time. The length of the meetings will vary dependent on the project activities at the time.
Regular meetings with your supervisor early on are important for constructive development of
your proposals and in laying the foundations for a successful outcome.

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 When attending meetings with the supervisor you should bring a logbook, for both
demonstrating a record of activity and keeping notes of the meeting. You will be expected to
complete a Log of supervisor/student Final Year Project meetings (see Appendix 5). As well as
advice and guidance, supervisors will be able to provide feedback on progress during the
meetings. Note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your supervisor is kept up to date with
progress. If you encounter any problems, contact your supervisor immediately.

Your success in terms of the management of your Media Technology Project is assessed as part
of the Poster presentation & viva. For this final assessment you are required to bring your
logbook and your Log of supervisor / student Final Year Project meetings as evidence of your
approach to project management (see Appendix 5).

3.2 Tutorials

You should attend the timetabled tutorials, which in the first few weeks cover selection and
proposals and development of objectives. Later tutorials are linked to each assessment and
failure to attend tutorials is almost certain to be detrimental to achieving your potential. Tutorial
classes are supported by the on-line Moodle tutorials and it is essential to familiarise yourself
with the range of Moodle-based project resources as soon as possible.
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/tee/course/view.php?id=816&topic=0#section-15

4.0 INITIAL RESEARCH AND RECORDS

4.1 Logbook record

It is important to maintain an accurate logbook record of all activity related to the project, as it is
undertaken, with notes of meetings, experimental and information search results, etc.
maintained throughout the duration of the project. The logbook should be brought to meetings
with the project supervisor.

The logbook forms a day-to-day record of progress and should build up to become the basis from
which the Research Report and Main Report are derived. The logbook should be robust, and be
able to withstand the rigours of the laboratory/practical/travel etc. environment without pages falling
out and getting lost. As noted in section 3.1, your logbook is considered as part of the Poster
presentation & viva.

In particular, the logbook should:

• have fixed pages (no ring binders, lever arch files or similar).
• have a strong, though not necessarily rigid cover.
• be A4 in size - smaller books sometimes prevent the clear recording of activity, meetings,
ideas, results, sketches and diagrams, etc..

Your logbook should be an accurate record of your progress. You should maintain a logbook
record as you work, so that problems do not occur through errors of memory, or scraps of paper
being lost. The logbook is also an important part of project management and should be used to
note down plans for meetings and other activities. Careful planning leads to more effective use
of time.

There are two types of logbook entry; a journal entry and a practical entry. A journal entry is an
account of an activity such as visiting the Learning Centre or reading a textbook. The format for a
journal entry is not fixed except that the date and type of entry should be at the beginning, and a
conclusions section describing what has been achieved at the end.

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 A practical entry is somewhat more involved. It is an account of a planned, practical activity,
leading to measurements/results, which may be in a laboratory or on location. As with a journal
entry, a practical entry should begin with the date and type of entry. This should be followed by an
objectives section, which describes what is expected to be achieved. If appropriate, some
background information may be included under a suitable heading. A plan of activities should
follow under the heading of "Procedure", and if applicable, a list of
equipment/hardware/measurement used with serial numbers under an appropriate heading. The
various results and outcomes of the activities described in the procedure should be entered under
the heading "Results". Practical logbook entries should have conclusions summarising the
achievements and recommendations for further action.

During the course of the project, you will accumulate copies of reference documents, journal
papers, data sheets, background information etc. These should be kept in a properly indexed
file so that you can readily find items when they are needed.

4.2 Initial research

Undertaking a project should begin with a comprehensive information search and literature
review. The purpose of the research phase is to:

• Develop knowledge in project-specific subjects. This could be extending knowledge to a

depth beyond that attained in the course modules to date and exploring areas not covered by
course modules. Typical sources could include texts, manufacturers’ information sheets and
software manuals.

• Investigate publications by others in the same, or related, fields. The intention should be
to avoid repetition of work previously undertaken by others. Rather you should aim to benefit
from the progress made so that you can build upon previous experience, compare ideas and
approaches, extend knowledge and develop new applications. Typical sources include journal
publications, conference papers and university theses. These should all be appropriately cited,
using the Harvard system, in your work.

• Explore the wider context for the work. This could include legal and regulatory aspects -
European directives, patents, etc.; British and ISO Standards; financial aspects - costs/financial
constraints and targets to be achieved. Typical sources include reference publications and
various web sites. Again it is essential to make appropriate reference, citing the source
correctly, in your work.

The literature review should lead to an evaluation of your findings and their influence on your
plans to achieve your project aims. You should discuss your research findings with your
supervisor and obtain feedback on progress and direction of the project. It may be that certain
project objectives need to be reconsidered in the light of your findings and proposals for
modification, with justification, should be included.

Initial research is an element of assessment in the Autumn Progress Review and in the week
Research Report. Refer to the assessment criteria in sections 11.1 and 11.2.

You should meet your supervisor to discuss your findings – discussion and feedback
should provide a valuable contribution towards the overall success of the project.

5.0 FULL PROJECT PROPOSAL

Note that this section applies to all students. A full Project Proposal is required even though it
may be similar to that previously submitted for your Year 2 industry module. Improvements and
developments should be made following feedback on the previous version.

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By the Friday of week 4 (refer to the calendar), you should have submitted a full Project
Proposal Document. The document outlines the project aim and how it is to be achieved.
Achieving the overall aim will involve a variety of activities such as investigation, research,
experiment, design, theoretical analysis and product creation. These should be expressed as a
number of objectives. The objectives can be viewed as stepping-stones on the way to achieving
the main aim.

The full proposal document (typically 5-10 sides of A4, including a front sheet and diagrams)
should typically comprise the following (some headings may not be applicable):

Introduction and background to the project.

Overall aim and specific objectives.

Rationale

Outline the value and benefits to be derived from the project and in particular who will
gain from it apart from you. What contribution will it make to the function of a company,
organisation or other defined set of individuals or group?

Tasks/activities

A list of tasks detailing proposed activities and approach/possible solution(s) to the

problem(s).

Resources

Identification of likely resources that will be needed. These could be in various

categories: laboratory or industrial equipment; IT hardware/software; information (library,
databases).

Expenditure

Estimated expenditure, if applicable. Note that the budget for projects is limited and any
expected costs should be identified to your supervisor.

Schedule

You are required to create a Gantt chart (template available via Moodle site)
demonstrating your approach to time management, taking into account revision time and
exams. A realistic time should be planned for each task. It is expected that further
iterations of this Gantt chart will be created, dated and presented as part of the Poster
Presentation & Viva.

Risk assessment

Any potential sources of health and safety risk should be identified and ways of
eliminating the hazard discussed with your supervisor. This heading must be included. If
you assess there to be no risks, there should be a statement to this effect.

The Project Proposal Document is of key importance. It is the basis for all the project activity
throughout the rest of the academic year and how it is formulated will have a significant
influence on the ultimate success of the project. The project proposal should demonstrate that:

• The project aim and objectives are consistent with your course title, covering an
appropriate area of investigation and activity.

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 • The objectives provide opportunity and scope for demonstrating honours degree level
attributes of creativity, analysis, reasoning and judgment.

If you wish to make significant changes to the project aim after initial approval, the
revised aims and rationale must be agreed with the supervisor and a revised Registration
Form and Proposal Document must be submitted and approved.

6.0 AUTUMN PROGRESS REVIEW (WEEK 9)

A review meeting, with your supervisor and a second assessor, is scheduled for week 9. The
schedule for the Autumn Review Meetings will be provided in advance on the projects Moodle
page and Learning Centre projects notice board. You should bring to the meeting two copies of
a brief document outlining progress and be ready to respond to questions on your intended
approach/methods and research findings. The meeting will be scheduled for up to 20 minutes,
allowing you about 5 minutes for an introductory statement, which should refer to the Summary
Progress Document, followed by time for discussion and questions. The assessment criteria in
Section 11 provides additional indication on requirements.

Methodology is particularly associated with how the project aim is to be achieved. It covers what
methods have been selected, their justification and what the alternatives were. A good
methodology will increase the validity and reliability of the outcomes. At this stage you should be
demonstrating an understanding of the different approaches that could be taken.

Selecting the most appropriate methods is essential for efficient and successful achievement of
the project aim and is dependent on activity early on the project cycle.

In your review meeting you should be prepared to answer questions on the areas covered by
the Progress Summary Document including formulation of objectives, alternative approaches
and methods that could have been applied and a justification for those that you are applying or
plan to use and initial research findings. What is required from your research? Have you
considered both project-specific and wider issues such as financial and environmental aspects?

6.1 Week 9 Progress Summary document - to be brought to the meeting

Two copies of the Progress Summary document should be brought to the Autumn Progress
Review meeting. The document should be up to two sides of A4, plus any diagrams (flow chart /
Gantt chart). The 12 point font text should be well-spaced with the use of bullet-points and
concise, succinct statements to facilitate easy assimilation by the assessors within the first 2-3
minutes of the review meeting.

The document should cover the following:

General Aim

State the overall aim, as it appears in the full proposal document, with modification if
applicable and as approved by supervisor.

Objectives

List objectives as stated in the full proposal document, with modification if applicable and
approved by supervisor.

Evaluation

The Progress Summary document should include the following:

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 • Aim and objectives. Are the aim and objectives the same as stated in the full
Project Proposal Document? If not, explain your rationale for making any
changes/additions.

• Knowledge gained of subject fundamentals. Offer evidence to demonstrate that

you have achieved a foundation of knowledge in your chosen subject area.

• Critical review of previous research in chosen field. Evaluate key texts, journals
and other sources which you have investigated. For each state briefly their
(expected) contribution towards achieving the project aims. Where there is lack of
progress there should be brief explanation.

• Discussion of possible methodologies. What alternative approaches/methods

and resources are there to achieve the project aim? Where there is lack of
progress there should be brief explanation. A flow chart is recommended for
presenting your planned approach effectively.

• Gantt chart – this may have been revised since the Full Project Proposal. It is
important that you date and save each version of your Gantt chart as this will be
required for the Poster Presentation & Viva as part of the documentary evidence
of your approach to the management of the project.

7.0 RESEARCH REPORT

A short report should be submitted by week 14 (refer to the intranet myTEE / My Course ) to
outline progress, identifying key research sources and findings, correctly referenced, and to
demonstrate planning for the main report. The report should follow the style and conventions
guidelines as for the main report described in section 8.2 of these guidance notes. The report
should comprise the following sections:

1. Introduction

The introduction should cover briefly the problem definition, rationale and statement of
aims and objectives. It may be the same as the relevant sections of the Full Project
Proposal. The reason for including it again is to enable this report to be a stand-alone
document which can be read without reference to previous documents. Also, changes
and developments to objectives may well occurred since the autumn. If applicable, the
reasons for changes/developments should be outlined in the next section, the review of
progress.

2. Review of progress

Evidence of progress should make reference to your Gantt chart, or other work plan,
accounting for time spent to date and to your discussions with your supervisor. Include a
brief description of research activity and, depending on the nature of the project, you
could also include, with examples, a brief description of results obtained,
designs/sketches, specifications, skills acquired, etc. In making progress towards
achieving project objectives you are likely to encounter problems. Provide a brief outline
of these and how they have been solved.

3. Methodology

You should clearly describe and justify your chosen methodology and proposed
implementation. Limitations of the chosen method should be identified and ways to
overcome them suggested. Depending on the project subject area methodology could
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 include a design process or subject-specific approach. It could also include the choice of
apparatus, equipment, software etc. If the chosen methods are flawed, or fail to include
better approaches which could have been considered, the validity of the results and
findings may be undermined. However, compromises have to be accepted, for example
in time and cost. Such limitations and problems should be identified together with how
they are to be overcome and/or the compromises that will have had to be made. As
research progresses, you should have been reviewing your objectives and methodology
in the light of your research findings. Consider the validity and appropriateness of your
approach to achieving the project objectives and describe the influence of your research
on your methodology. Draw attention to, and provide justification for, any developments
and changes that have been made since you submitted the proposal document.

4. Planning for the main report

You are required to present an annotated ‘Contents’ section. Taking the template for the
Main Report as a guide, you should discuss how you are looking to address each aspect.
Sections may be incomplete at this stage but you should be able to offer some insight to
how each area will be addressed. Your approach to this framework should demonstrate
the potential for comprehensive consideration of the project topic and aim, interpretation,
explanation, analysis, comparison, evaluation and judgement. Your research should
have involved a comprehensive review of literature and other sources relevant to the
project. For this section you should be demonstrating how this research will be drawn
upon in your Main Report. Summarise briefly your main findings taking into consideration
both project specific and associated issues such as financial and environmental aspects.
Identify a few key sources drawn from the range of formats explored, which should
include books, journals and, as applicable, ISO standards, manufacturers’ data, and
other sources. Within the annotated contents you should consider the following:

• In what areas are you expecting to ‘add value’, i.e. your own contribution, in areas
such as synthesis, analysis, design, development?

• What treatment of the results and what analysis will you be undertaking? What
questions will it answer?

• Will there be the scope for interpretation and analysis of your

results/designs/proposals/ and comparison with the work of others?

• What issues do you expect to consider and what questions will it answer?

Appendices

• Gantt chart – an updated version of your Gantt Chart should be included.

Report format, style and referencing

Your report should be presented in a formal academic style (see guidance for the Main Report).
Sources should be cited correctly in the text and listed in a reference section at the end of the
document. There should also be a separate bibliography section of relevant background
reading. The assessment criteria in section 11.2 provide additional indication of requirements.
Word count should be between 1150 – 1250 words (main body of the text, i.e. this does not
include the title page, contents, list of references and bibliography).

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8.0 MAIN PROJECT REPORT
The project report (and associated product if applicable) is the culmination of the Individual
Project. It has a weighting of 70% of the project assessment and thus requires appropriate time
and care in its production.

The source material for the project report should have been developed and recorded in the
logbook during the course of the academic year. It is easy to underestimate the time it takes to
convert the source material into a finished final account and you should start planning well in
advance of the submission date given in the calendar.

Note that the report should be your own work and should not contain extended extracts
from the work of others. Brief quotations for work that is cited should be identified in
quotation marks and should always be appropriately referenced to the source.
Paraphrasing the work of others also requires citation and referencing.

A total of three copies of the project report – two paper and an electronic copy – will be required.
of the two paper copies must be ‘comb’ bound – allow sufficient time for this to be completed
before the hand-in deadline. Notes on the content of the report are covered below. The
assessment criteria in section 11.3 provide additional indication on requirements.

8.1 Main report – structure and content

Refer to the project report template in Moodle. The main project report should be a stand-alone
document that can be read independently of other documents and should include the following
sections:

Cover and title pages

The front cover should have the project title (normal maximum of 10 words), student
name, ‘‘BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY’’, award title e.g. ‘‘BSc (Hons) Computer
Networks’’ and the month and year of submission. The first (title) page should have the
report title and the student’s name and supervisor’s name. There will be an example
standard front cover available from the Learning Centre and the template for the title
page is part of the project report template.

An abstract, i.e. a summary of the report (100-200 words), which should cover the topic,
aim, methodology and main findings (quantitative if applicable) and conclusions.

Acknowledgements identifying those from whom assistance has been received.

A contents page listing chapter and section headings with page numbers.

A glossary of symbols and abbreviations.

A list of diagrams, tables and plates (photographs).

A main account of no less than 8,000 words and no more than 10,000 words. Marks will
be lost if this is not adhered to. You should state your word count at the bottom of the
contents page. The word count does not include the title page, abstract,
acknowledgements, contents, glossary etc, references, bibliography and appendices.
The content of the main account will depend upon the nature of the project, but unless
clearly not necessary it should include the main chapter headings and, as applicable,
section headings shown in the list below. Alternative heading titles and sub-division may
be used as appropriate to the particular project content – advice should be taken from
your supervisor.

The structure for the main account can be based on the following:
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 1.0 INTRODUCTION

A short overview of the subject under study, leading on to:

1.1 Problem definition

A statement of the problem, with its significance and origin, making reference as
applicable to a company or industry, that led to the project.

1.2 Scope

Extent in terms of coverage, time and application.

1.3 Rationale

Why has the topic been chosen? This may be because of lack of research in the area, to
shed more ideas and opinion, in response to a request, e.g. from company or
organisation, or a relevant current issue. It should be more than for personal interest –
you should be able to identify a company, organisation or other defined group that will
benefit from the work.

1.4 Project aims and objectives

There should be a brief and precise statement of overall aim – what is intended to be
attained. There should follow a list, using bullet points, of objectives –the completion of
which will lead to attainment of the aim. The objectives are developed out of the aims
and can be viewed as stepping-stones on the way to attainment of the aims. Bloom’s
Taxonomy can help when writing objectives (see Moodle site).

Further sections of background information will depend on the topic area of the project,
but could include hypotheses, theory, etc. which is to be tested in the course of
undertaking the project and industrial/contextual information and influences.

2.0 REVIEW OF EXISTING KNOWLEDGE

Depending on the scope of the project, this section may be entitled Literature Survey or
you could use an appropriate subject-specific heading. It should be a review of the
research work undertaken from the beginning of the year, but which should also have
continued through the year, following up additional information of relevance arising for
example, from feedback from your supervisor. It is important to include commentary.
Concepts, theories and opinions need to be critically evaluated and the reasons for
application of the concepts and their relevance to the solution of the problem need to be
established.

The outcomes of your research are especially important for ensuring that you are
applying the appropriate methodology towards achieving the aims of the project. In your
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3.0 METHODOLOGY

This section of the report should include a description and a justification of the selected
methods used. Success of the project depends upon careful selection of appropriate
methodology which is why it is emphasised in the Autumn Progress Review (refer to
section 6 of this document), although it may well have developed since then. A good
methodology increases the validity and reliability of the outcomes. It should be laid out
clearly in the main report.

The record in the report should include description of alternative approaches and
justification for those selected. It could cover a design process or other subject-specific
method as applicable to the project topic. Depending on the type of project, it should
also cover the choice of apparatus, equipment, software etc. It should be possible for
someone else to repeat any experimental or research aspects of the project and expect
to obtain the same data.

Methodology is not about what ‘secondary’ sources were identified. Mention of texts and
journal papers that were found belong within the literature survey and should be reviewed
in the ‘review of existing knowledge’ section. Also, methodology does not include the
results/outcomes of application of the chosen methods. These are presented in the
Results section.

4.0 RESULTS

All results should be clearly presented and, for practical/experimental /technical projects,
there should be sections of calculations, analysis and/or other treatment of results as
applicable. For business and management related projects the presentation of findings
may be integrated within discussion sections as referred to below. In this case there may
be separate suitably titled headings for each major objective being considered. Refer to
your supervisor for guidance.

5.0 DISCUSSION

There should be a comprehensive discussion comprising interpretation of the findings

and substantiated observations and judgments about them. Depending on the nature of
the project, and particularly with certain business topics for which the main outcomes are
recommendations on various management related aspects, the results and discussion
chapters may be integrated within chapter(s) of findings covering the relevant project
objectives. In this case the chapter before Conclusions may be entitled
Recommendations.

6.0 CONCLUSIONS

The conclusions should be a short summary of the important results and findings arising
from the results and discussion chapters. It is important to ensure that the conclusions
address the original project objectives and reflect the main discussion. You should not
include any new information or discussion in this section.

7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER WORK

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 Many projects follow on from previous work and, owing to time constraints and the
generation of ideas whilst undertaking the work, lead on to the possibility of further work.
These recommendations should be summarised briefly.

8.0 REFERENCES

Full, correct and appropriate referencing of all sources used in undertaking the
project is an essential requirement of a good report and necessary to avoid
allegations of plagiarism.

Use of, and reference to, a selection of relevant texts, journals and appropriate internet
sources should enhance your work, reinforce the validity of your results and findings and
demonstrate that you are familiar with accepted knowledge and thinking in the subject
area. Reference sources should be selected to be comprehensive, appropriate and
current. They should be well integrated with the text and cited in accordance with the
University's standard (Harvard) method, as described in the Project module site in
Moodle and in Learning Centre tip sheets.

Note that any use of sources that are not cited, or that are cited incorrectly, may
lead to allegations of plagiarism.

The university library website also provides referencing information

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/library/public/frameDev.htm. It is essential that you reference your
work correctly.

9.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

A bibliography is a list of relevant source texts not directly cited in the report.

10.0 APPENDICES

Appendices, which should have short titles, are separate documents appended at the
end of the report. Only include appendices if they are necessary to explain particular
details to understand the main report.

8.2 Main report – style and conventions

The report should be written in your own words and should not contain extended extracts
from the work of others. It is possible to use direct quotes but these must not account for
more than 10% of your report. Direct quotes should be identified by using inverted commas and
should be appropriately referenced. Additional resources to assist you with referencing can be
found on the intranet homepage under Info Links.

The Faculty standard for degree project reports is similar to papers in technical/professional
journals. Examples can be found by referring to journals in your field of study.

Producing a readable account requires a logical structure to lead the reader from one discussion
point to the next and through from one section/chapter to the next. It also requires that care be
taken over spelling, punctuation and grammar. Any significant errors are liable to cause a
reader to suspect that the content of the report may also be flawed.

The language for the report should be straightforward jargon-free English, written in
conventional style using the conventional third person past tense, and readable by someone
familiar with the general subject area, although not an expert in the specific topic.

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The following conventions should be used and care should be taken to maintain a consistent
style throughout the document.

Fonts, paragraphs and line spacing

Aim to maintain a consistent approach throughout. Use Arial font size 11. Type to a left hand
margin that is 35 mm wide to allow for binding. Use 1.5 lines spacing between lines and double
spacing between paragraphs. Do not indent at the start of a paragraph. Type on one side of
the page only.

Mathematical symbols

Mathematical symbols and equations are best entered using a package such as Equation
Editor. Equations should be numbered in the right hand margin and referred to in the text.

Figure captions and table headings

A consistent style should be used as follows:

When figures are referred to in the text they should be typed thus: Fig. 3, i.e. with a
space between Fig. and the number following. When tables are referred to in text they
should be typed in full thus: Table 5, i.e. with a space between Table and the number
following.

The word “Figure’’ should be shortened to “Fig.” at the beginning of figure captions. It
should also be shortened to Fig. in the text except where it begins a sentence, when it
should be spelled out – “Figure”.

Figure captions should appear below the figure, with the caption in lower case and an
initial capital for the first word and proper nouns only. The caption should be centred, for
example:-

Fig. 3.1 The electronic method of testing

Table headings should always appear above the table. The table heading should be typed in the
following way:-

Table 5 Results of radioactive handling on personnel

Text headings

Headings throughout the report should be consistent as follows:

Main section, major, headings, should be in capitals and centred on the line. Leave a
space of two lines above such headings and one below.

Section headings should be lower case with capital letters for the first letter of the first
word, and placed at the left hand margin. Leave a space of two lines above such
headings and one below.

Sub-section headings can be in italics, leaving a space above and below the heading.

Pagination

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 Starting on the Introduction page, pages should be numbered using decimal numerals (1, 2, 3,
etc.). Pages prior to the Introduction page should have Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, iv, etc.)

Binding

There should be two hard copies of the main report, both comb bound, with card title and back
covers and a front coursework submission sheet. Facilities for comb binding are available in the
Learning Centre.

8.3 Main report – submission arrangements

The deadline for the three report deliverables, which should be submitted to the IT Helpdesk
each with its appropriate coursework submission sheet, is given in the intranet myTEE / My
Course.

There are 3 separate deliverables are:

• Two paper copies of the report, both comb bound and each with the appropriate
coursework record form as the front sheet.

• The electronic copy of the report on CD should be put into a clear plastic wallet together
with the appropriate coursework record form. You are also requested to include a completed
copyright waver form, Appendix 2, to allow the Learning Centre to electronically scan your report
for publication on the UCEEL Electronic Library.The CD copy of report may be used to make a
check for unreferenced or copied work from other sources.

8.4 Main report – late submission

To be recorded as meeting the deadline, the three copies of the report (two comb bound paper
and the CD) must be submitted together, to the IT Helpdesk, by 14:00 on the date given in the
intranet myTEE / My Course. An extension of up to 10 working days to the deadline, for
exceptional circumstances, may be claimed in the same way as for coursework for other
modules, using the claim form available from Registry Reception, Level 3. Refer to the
Undergraduate Student Course Handbook for details about claims. If the reports are submitted
late, within 5 days of the submission deadline, but without an upheld claim for extension, a mark
cap of 40% will apply to the report in the same way as for other module assessments.

9.0 POSTER PRESENTATION AND VIVA (WEEK 29)

The poster session is held toward the end of the academic year – refer to the dates in the
calendar. Students will display their project work in the form of a poster outlining their projects
and summarising achievements. Each student will be limited to one A1 sized board, the layout
for which should be ‘portrait’. You should attend the relevant tutorial sessions on how to create
a poster.

Display Boards will be set up in the Level 4 exam suite on the morning of Monday of week 29.
Each board will be numbered. You will be allocated a Display Board Number when you
collect a blank poster card from the Learning Centre reception desk. A list of students and
supervisors, will be placed on the Learning Centre Notice board and on Moodle.

You should attach the poster to your allocated display board from 1400 hrs on the Monday of
week 29 and before 1000 hrs on the Tuesday using Velcro fasteners provided on entry to
exam suite. Part-time day-release students may attach their boards by 1000 hrs on their normal
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 day of attendance.

The assessment should take place between Monday 1400 hrs and Friday 1400 hrs. There
may be a single interview with both supervisor and 2nd assessor present or, alternatively, two
separate interviews.

Although a guidance schedule will be issued by the Final Year Projects Coordinator, It is your
responsibility to confirm / arrange the time of interview(s) with your supervisor and 2nd assessor
well in advance. If you have valid reason for being unable to arrange a suitable time within the
5-day period, you may, subject to prior approval of your Project Co-ordinator, arrange an
alternative time, which should by the end of the second week in June.

The poster session is a test and other than for prior approved re-scheduling, if you do not
attend you will not be assessed and will get a zero mark. As for other assessments, if you
miss the assessment, you may submit a claim for extenuating circumstances to the University’s
Representations Committee, normally at least 7 days prior to the due date. You may obtain
details of the claims procedure from Level 3 Registry Reception.

After your poster assessment, you should leave your poster on the display board. Posters
will be retained by the Project Co-ordinator for viewing by external examiners and the exam
board. Following the exam board, posters not required for Faculty use will be available for return
to students.

If you have problems or queries, contact your School Project Co-ordinator.

9.1 Poster assessment

The main purpose of the assessment is not to judge the aesthetic appearance of the poster
itself. Rather, it is:

• to summarise the major features and achievements of your project in a tightly

constrained way.

• to describe what you have done in an informal setting and to an audience not necessarily
expert in the field of study.

• to demonstrate your understanding of what you have done and defend the approach and
conclusions by answering questions during the presentation/interview.

• to demonstrate your approach to the management of the project. As evidence of this

you are required to bring your original Full Project Proposal Document, logbook,
your Log of Supervisor / Student Final Year Project Meetings (see Appendix 5) and
each iteration of your Gantt chart.

Assessment for the poster/viva session counts for 10% of the project marks. The marks
breakdown is included in chapter 14.

9.2 Creating a poster display

What is a poster session?

A poster session is a common term used in conferences. It enables people to present their
academic work without having to make a formal presentation. The poster is not exactly like an
advertising poster but some of the techniques of advertising technical products could be used to
advantage. Project Co-ordinators can direct you to examples of posters from previous years. It
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 Space and Title

The Learning Centre will provide you with an A1 size card, which is the size of eight A4 sheets.
To enable you to get a good layout you should not have more than six A4 sheets on your
display. The display should be ‘portrait’ (not ‘landscape’) layout. This is necessary because
of the size of the display boards. You must have your name and title of your project on the
poster.

Layout

The writing should be readable from a metre or so away from the page, so use a large typeface.
Microsoft PowerPoint is an example of a package which will give you some good and quick
layout options and the word processor font is easily modified. Remember the old adage that a
picture is worth a thousand words. This is particularly true when you can include graphs and
diagrams.

Contents

The poster (portrait layout) will normally contain the following:

• Project title and student name.

• A statement of the project/case study brief.
• A brief outline of the methodology used.
• Summary results/findings (preferably in graphical form).
• Key discussion points/recommendations.

The poster should contain all of the essential elements of the work and be visually attractive.
Include only the things that are really important in your project. Try to think what elements of
your work will be most interesting to your audience. This will be a major piece of work in your
degree - present yourself and your project in the best possible way - it will leave a lasting
impression.

Audience
Although formally assessed by the project supervisor and 2nd assessor the poster session will
also be an open event. Some of the external examiners for the undergraduate programme may
attend, year 2 students will be invited to look at the posters and industrialists and other guests
may be invited. It is therefore important that you should be available at other times in the week if
requested in advance.

Training Sessions
The Learning Centre runs training sessions on how to produce posters. Sessions are advertised
in advance and are held about two weeks prior to the assessment week.

Queries and Problems

If you have any queries or concerns relating to procedure and/or guidance then in the first
instance contact your supervisor. You may also contact your Project Co-ordinator.

10 RETURN OF REPORTS AND POSTERS

10.1 Main Project report

The arrangements for return of project reports following the July Examination Board meetings
are as follows: reports for projects gaining an overall mark of 65+%, are transferred to the
Learning Centre where they are scanned and made available electronically - please complete
the form Appendix 2 - for general access on a reference only basis. Projects reports that are
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 identified as confidential (such as for certain part-time students’ company based projects), which
should have a note to that effect on the title page, will not be made available for public access.
Instead they will be returned to the project supervisor.

One paper copy of each report is retained by the Project Coordinator for a minimum of one year
in case of query, for any audit requirements and/or for supervisor use in project development
work. After that time, if not required by the supervisor or other member of academic staff, the it
will be returned to the student provided a request is made before the end of October (i.e one
year and three months after the Examination Board meeting), or disposed of. The second copy
of the project report if not required by the supervisor and, if not required for TEE use, it will be
returned to the student, provided a request is made before the end of October following
submission.

10.2 Poster

All posters are retained for the July examination board meeting. Posters not required for TEE
use will be available for return to students. Some posters are retained by the TEE for future
display. Those not required will be returned to the student, provided a request is made before
the end of October following submission.

11.0 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

There are four items of assessment for the Individual Project with the following percentage
weightings of the overall mark:

Assessment
Number Description Weighting Page No

1 Autumn Progress Review 10% 19

2 Research Report 10% 20
4 Main Report 70% 21
3 Presentation and Viva 10% 24

Total 100%

Assessment is undertaken by the supervisor and a second assessor using the assessment
breakdown and criteria for each item as outlined on the following pages. On completion of all
the assessments by the supervisor and second assessor, there is a moderation process.
Projects are selected for scrutiny by a panel using the criteria under the heading Project
Moderation, chapter 15. The moderation panel may recommend modification of the marks to
achieve consistency of assessment standard.

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11.1 Autumn Progress Review

There should be a brief (5 minutes maximum) oral statement to supplement the summary
progress document (2 copies to be brought to the review meeting). The assessors, normally the
supervisor and second assessor, will then ask questions for up to about 15 minutes on
objectives/methodology and initial research. In the table below, the appropriate mark in % is
multiplied by the element weighting. The sum for the three elements leads to an overall mark,
maximum 100 %.

Element & Assessment Criteria Mark

weighting Range
Knowledge There is evidence of excellent initial research covering the 70-100
gained fundamentals of the subject area through a broad range of sources
of subject (journals, text, web).
fundamentals
There is evidence of good initial research covering the fundamentals 60–69
0.4
of the subject area through a broad range of sources (journals, text,
web).
There is evidence of initial research into the essentials of this subject 50–59
area but further research and information gathering could have been
achieved at this stage.
Some information gathering has taken place but it is only just 40–49
adequate and much additional research work should have been
achieved at this stage in order to gain a deeper appreciation of the
subject fundamentals.
Very little research into the fundamentals of the field but some 30–39
awareness of what should have been achieved and how to go about it.
Little or no relevant research leading to the demonstration of a lack of 0-29
understanding of the fundamentals of the subject area.
Critical review Evidence of the ability to carry out rigorous critical analysis of past 70-100
of previous research in the chosen subject area.
research in
Some good critical analysis of previous research in the field although 60–69
chosen field
this could have been covered in greater depth.
0.3
Evidence of competent evaluation of the work of previous researchers 50–59
in the subject area.
Limited critical appraisal, with shortcomings in depth of analysis. 40–49
Insufficient evidence of critical review but enough to indicate ability to 30–39
pass if further work undertaken.
Little or no critical analysis of previous research in the chosen field. 0-29
Possible Alternative approaches have been identified and analysed in depth. 70-100
methodologie Limitations of the methods have been identified and ways to overcome
s them suggested.
0.3
Alternative approaches have been considered. Limitations of the 60–69
methods have been identified and ways to overcome them suggested
although this could have been covered in greater depth.
Some alternative approaches have been considered although this 50–59
could have been explored further. Limitations of the methods have
been identified.
There is an adequate consideration of appropriate methodologies. 40–49

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approaches.
Inappropriate methods described. Little or no consideration of 0-29
alternative approaches.

11.2 Research report, week 14

The report is submitted at week 14. In the table below, the appropriate mark in % is multiplied
by the element weighting. The sum for the 2 elements gives the overall percentage mark.

Element & Assessment Criteria Mark

weighting Range
Methodology The choice of the final methodology is clearly described and well 70-100
Justification for justified. Limitations of the chosen method have been identified
chosen and ways to overcome them suggested.
methodology An appropriate choice of final methodology. Limitations have been 60–69
and proposed identified and ways to overcome them suggested although overall
implementation this could have been covered in greater depth.
0.5 Fair justification of selected methodology. Limitations have been 50–59
identified.
Reasonable choice of approach, adequately described. 40–49
Methods have been selected without justification. Little detail of 30–39
proposed implementation provided.
Inappropriate methodology described. Inadequate detail of 0-29
proposed implementation.
Planning for Excellent planning for the main report expressed through a 70-100
main report detailed annotated ‘Contents’ section.
Annotated There is potential for advanced and comprehensive consideration
‘Contents’ demonstrated through identification of key issues involving, as
section applicable to the project topic and aim, interpretation, explanation,
0.4 analysis, comparison, evaluation and judgement.
Good planning for the main report outlined through the annotated 60–69
‘Contents’ section. There is potential for broad consideration
demonstrated through identification of key issues involving, as
applicable to the project topic and aim, interpretation, explanation,
analysis, comparison, evaluation and judgement.
Satisfactory planning for the main report demonstrated through a 50–59
fair annotated ‘Contents’ section. There is potential for appropriate
consideration demonstrated through identification of issues
involving, as applicable to the project topic and aim, interpretation,
explanation, analysis, comparison, evaluation and judgement.
Adequate annotated ‘Contents’ section. Room for improvement 40–49
and some issues for consideration are omitted.
Weak annotated ‘Contents’ section. Planning for the main report is 30–39
not adequately demonstrated but there is indication of ability to
make good the shortfall. Key issues for consideration have either
not been identified or there is little scope for them.
Inadequate annotated ‘Contents’ section demonstrating little or no 0-29
planning for the main report. Issues for consideration have either
not been identified and/or there is little scope for them.
Report format, Succinct text with style and language in accordance with 70-100
style and guidelines and with no significant shortcomings. Report includes
referencing all necessary elements and is there is demonstration of ability to
0.1 distil content and cite references correctly.
No significant shortcoming in structure with all the main elements 60–69

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guidelines although there may be some minor deficiencies. There
is demonstration of ability to cite references correctly.
Report generally follows guidelines including all main elements. 50–59
There may be some shortcomings in clarity and some minor
omissions of content. There is demonstration of ability to cite
references correctly.
Includes major elements but there may be omissions or 40–49
shortcomings. The text may have significant shortcomings in style,
language and/or lack of conciseness. It may not be
straightforward to follow. However, there should be adequate
demonstration of ability to present a readable account and an
attempt to appropriately reference it but there are shortcomings.
Serious shortcomings but enough indication of ability to suggest 30–39
some additional work should lead to a pass standard. There may
be some error or lack of evidence in citing references in the report.
Report has substantial shortcomings in most or all aspects. 0-29

11.3 Main report

The project report is the culmination of the Media Technology Project. The report should be
capable of being read independently of any other documentation.

In the table below, the appropriate mark in % is multiplied by the element weighting. The sum
for the 4 elements leads to an overall mark, maximum 100 %.

Element & Assessment Criteria Mark

weighting Range
Achievement of Evidence of much high quality work, involving advanced 70-100
objectives theory/concepts relevant to the course, and leading to the
0.3 achievement of demanding objectives using appropriate methods.
The content demonstrates depth of knowledge in the subject area
relevant to the project aims and has benefited from the outcomes
of extensive research.
Evidence of good quality work, involving in-depth theory/concepts, 60–69
leading to the achievement of demanding objectives, although
some areas could have been covered more thoroughly and/or with
greater depth and insight. The content demonstrates depth of
knowledge in the subject area relevant to the project aims and has
benefited from relevant research.
Evidence of generally competent work leading to achievement of 50–59
appropriate, but not fully challenging, objectives; or some
incompleteness of challenging objectives. Background research
has enabled some reasonable consideration of wider issues.
There is an adequate quantity of appropriate level work involving 40–49
application of course-relevant knowledge and leading to limited
achievement of undemanding objectives. Background research
has enabled only cursory consideration of wider issues. However
there is evidence of ability to undertake investigation, obtain
reasonable results, manipulate relevant data and generate
reasonable content. However, there may be significant
shortcomings - errors/omissions - in the various aspects of the
work.
Serious shortfall in demonstration of achievement of objectives. 30–39
Treatment of results is too superficial and/or incomplete.
However, there is evidence to suggest that some further work and
re-drafting could bring performance to a pass standard.
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incompleteness, superficiality or incoherence. Major additional
work and re-drafting of the report required.
Review of Wide ranging research using all appropriate techniques/sources 70-100
Existing and achieving an extensive information base. Critical analysis of
Knowledge 0.1 findings with comprehensive consideration of relevance. Effective
development of knowledge base following initial literature search.
All documentary sources (texts, journal articles, etc.) are listed
under the reference heading and appropriately cited in the report.
Wide ranging research using most techniques/sources to achieve 60–69
a good information base. Comprehensive consideration and
analysis of findings. Reasoned recommendations cover most
relevant areas, although these could have been covered with
greater depth and/or insight. All documentary sources (texts,
journal articles, etc.) are listed under the reference heading and
appropriately cited in the report.
A broad research identifying much information. However some 50–59
may not be directly relevant and more advanced work may be
overlooked. There may not be a demonstration of knowledge and
understanding associated with higher grades. Generally
competent consideration of findings. All documentary sources
(texts, journal articles, etc.) are listed under the reference heading
and appropriately cited in the report.
Some relevant research, but with shortcomings in extent and level. 40–49
Some appraisal of relevance, but significant shortcomings in
extent or validity of analysis. All documentary sources (texts,
journal articles, etc.) are listed under the reference heading and
appropriately cited in the report.
Little research but enough to indicate ability to pass if further work 30–39
undertaken. Some, but insufficient, evaluation, but with evidence
of ability to analyse which could lead to a pass standard with
further work.
Little or no relevant research or demonstration of ability to 0-29
undertake research. Little or no evidence of analysis or indication
of potential in this area.
Methodology Alternative approaches have been identified and analysed in 70-100
0.1 depth and those most appropriate selected with full justification
and clearly described. Thorough consideration of the imitations of
the methods and ways to overcome them.
Alternative approaches have been considered and those 60–69
appropriate selected with some justification. Limitations of the
methods have been identified and ways to overcome them
suggested.
Alternative approaches have been considered and some 50–59
reasoning supports selection. Those selected as most suitable
are justified. Limitations of the methods have been identified.
There is an adequate consideration of methodology leading to 40–49
reasonable choice of approach, adequately described.
There is an insufficient description and consideration of alternative 30–39
approaches. Methods have been selected without justification.
Inappropriate methods described. Little or no consideration of 0-29
alternative approaches.
Analysis and Interpretation and analysis of findings related to advanced 70-100
discussion theory/concepts is full and justified. Alternative approaches and
0.4 wider issues are considered comprehensively. There is reasoned
and logical justification for selections, conclusions and
recommendations.
Methodical care and competence in the analysis of findings, but 60–69
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Selections, conclusions and recommendations are well reasoned
and justified.
There is interpretation of straightforward data/findings. Analysis is 50–59
limited in extent and depth and may have some
errors/shortcomings. There is some consideration of wider issues
with reasonable comments.
There is evidence of ability to undertake basic treatment of 40–49
information/results and to explain straightforward findings. There
may be some flawed analysis and/or omission of some areas of
analysis. Satisfactory conclusions may cover only some of the
objectives and some conclusions may not be logically justified.
Some, but insufficient, evaluation, but with enough evidence of 30–39
ability to analyse, which could lead to a pass standard with further
work.
Little or no evidence of interpretation/analysis of results/findings 0-29
and little or no indication of potential in this area.
Report Report includes all necessary elements and is appropriately 70-100
structure and referenced throughout. Presentation of result/findings is clear and
presentation is supported using suitable visual/diagrammatic/tabular
0.1 techniques. Succinct text with style and language in accordance
with guidelines and with no significant shortcomings. There are
appropriate supporting appendices.
No significant shortcoming in structure with all the main elements 60–69
included. Tabulated/diagrammatic/visual presentation of data is
clear and the report is well referenced throughout. Style and
language generally in accordance with the guidelines although
there may be some minor deficiencies.
Report generally follows guidelines including all main elements. 50–59
There may be some shortcomings in clarity of both text and visual
presentation and some minor omissions of content.
Includes major elements but there may be omissions or 40–49
shortcomings in logical order, such as inappropriate use of
chapters, sections, figures and appendices. The text may have
significant shortcomings in style, language and/or lack of
conciseness. It may not be straightforward to follow. However,
there should be adequate demonstration of ability to present a
readable account, supported by some relevant
tables/diagrams/visual forms presenting data.
Serious shortcomings in structure and/or presentation, but enough 30–39
indication of ability to suggest some additional work should lead to
a pass standard. There may be some error or lack of evidence in
citing references in the report.
Report requires major drafting/re-drafting in most or all sections. 0-29

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Presentations will be undertaken following submission of the project report. Students will
make a brief presentation to the supervisor and second supervisor and will also answer
questions about aspects of the project. In the table below, the appropriate mark in % is
multiplied by the element weighting. The sum for the 3 elements leads to an overall mark,
maximum 100 %.

Element & Assessment Criteria Mark

weighting Range
Oral Well planned, coherent oral presentation expressed with 70-100
presentation confidence and interest, appropriate to the audience, reflecting on
0.1 the aims / objectives, methodology, research activity and
achievements.
Good oral description reflecting on main features of project; 60–69
straightforward to follow, confident and interesting.
Fair attempt at reflecting on the major features and achievements, 50–59
some aspects lack of clarity.
Presentation not well planned and delivered, but conveys some 40–49
relevant information, although with significant deficiencies in
content/clarity/interest. Adequate reflection on the success of the
chosen approach.
Oral presentation lacks clarity and/or relevance. However, there is 30–39
sufficient evidence to suggest that some additional preparation
time would enable a pass standard to be achieved. Inadequate
reflection on the success of the chosen approach.
Major shortcomings in clarity and/or relevance. Little or no 0-29
engagement with reflective practice.
Visual Excellent encapsulation of key points, extremely clear, high 70-100
presentation impact, error free.
0.1 Good encapsulation of key points, generally clear, with good 60–69
impact and error free.
Reasonable encapsulation of key points, although the poster may 50–59
be over-detailed or, in part, lacking a clear message and/or
including minor errors.
Some deficiencies of key points, lacking clarity, and/or with little 40–49
impact and some errors. There may be indication of a shortage of
planning and care in composing/creating the display. However it
adequately presents some of the main points.
Poster lacks information on key aspects of project, but should be 30–39
able to attain pass standard with some additional time in
preparation.
Poster either incoherent and lacking awareness of basic 0-29
presentation requirements, or lacking relevant content.
Discussion / Confident, succinct and informative responses to questions. In 70-100
defence discussion, appears to be well informed on specific subject
0.4 knowledge as well as wider issues associated with the project.
Good responses to questions and in discussion appears to be 60–69
generally familiar with the specific topic and with relevant wider
issues.
Reasonable responses to questions and is able adequately to 50–59
discuss straightforward aspects. There may be some minor
deficiencies in knowledge.
Some hesitance in responses/discussion indicates lack of 40–49
familiarity with the topic and wider issues, and/or lack of
understanding in some areas. However there is adequate

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knowledge/understanding.
Serious shortfall in ability to explain fundamentals, but should be 30–39
able to reach pass standard with some additional preparation.
Responses are incoherent or display lack of essential knowledge 0-29
and/or relevance.
Evidence of Evidence of excellent project management skills demonstrated 70-100
appropriate through a variety of documentary evidence.
project Evidence of good project management skills demonstrated 60–69
management through a range of documentary evidence.
0.4 A fair approach to the management of the project demonstrated 50–59
through documentary evidence.
Evidence of adequate project management skills demonstrated 40–49
through documentary evidence.
Inadequate approach to project management, poorly documented. 30–39
Little or no evidence of an appropriate approach to project 0-29
management.

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12.0 Project Moderation
On completion of assessment by two assessors there is a moderation process. The moderation
panel selects projects for consideration by the panel using the following typical descriptors:

Mark 70 % and above: evidence of much work of the highest quality leading to achievement of
demanding objectives. The report demonstrates inventiveness and ability to analyse complex
theory/concepts and relate them to practice. Content builds on knowledge/skills from higher
level course modules, with depth in areas relevant to the degree title. There is extensive use of
relevant sources, which are referenced through the text. Interpretation and analysis of findings
is full, and alternative approaches and wider issues are considered. Report closely follows
conventions with no major shortcomings in structure, style or language.

Mark 60 - 69 %: evidence of much good quality work, competently undertaken, and leading to
achievement of demanding objectives, but not demonstrating the highest intellectual calibre
associated with first class honours. The report demonstrates methodical care and competence
in solving problems and in the treatment of information and results. Content involves
knowledge/skills from course modules, with depth in areas relevant to the degree title. There is
evidence of extensive research, but the benefit to the work, and in general the analysis and
consideration of wider issues, is not fully explored. The report closely follows conventions with
no major shortcomings in structure, style or language.

Mark 50 - 59 %: evidence of generally competent work leading to achievement of appropriate,

but not fully challenging, objectives. The report demonstrates ability to solve relevant problems
and handle data competently. Content relates to course modules but does not demonstrate the
depth associated with higher classification. There is evidence of research, but with only limited
consideration. Analysis may be narrow and with only limited consideration of wider issues. The
report generally follows conventions but may suffer from some shortcomings.

Mark 40 - 49 %: there is evidence of adequate ability and sufficient effort towards achievement
of undemanding, but appropriate, objectives. There is demonstration of a reasonable quantity of
relevant work, but without the investigative background, depth, or analysis associated with
higher classifications There is evidence of some research, but the analysis is limited, and wider
issues are not explored. However, there is evidence of ability to manipulate relevant data in a
manner, and with comments, demonstrating an adequate level of understanding for the award.
The report contains necessary major sections, but may suffer from significant shortcomings.

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 APPENDIX 1, MEDIA TECHNOLOGY PROJECT, SYLLABUS

Module Title: Media Technology Project UG3 Version 1.02

Faculty: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

School: Digital Media Technology

Credit value: 30 Module Code: FM6308 Level: 6

Programme(s) on which the module is delivered:

BSc (Hons) Music Technology

BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology
BSc (Hons) Film Production and Technology
BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Special Effects
BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production
BSc (Hons) Television Technology and Production
BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production
BSc (Hons) Sound and Multimedia Technology

Study hours: Brief content:

Lecturers: 20 A variety of project topics are offered enabling

Seminars/Tutorials: 10 students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in
Assessment: 60 an area of interest relevant to their course title.
Lecturer Guided Study: 60 Activities include generating a proposal, researching
Self Directed Study: 15 scientific and technical sources, creating and
0 implementing solutions, verifying and analysing
Notional Total Hours: results and reporting on outcomes.
30
0

Relationship with Programme Philosophy and Aims

The project simulates typical graduate workplace tasks that require in-depth
knowledge and skills in a course specific area, consideration of wider issues and the
ability to manage activities and resources, and to generate, implement and report on
solutions to meet task objectives. The project therefore provides opportunity to
demonstrate technical and general employability preparation for career progression.

Indicative content
Projects may be university or industry based. There are a range of project topics
according to the course title. Projects topics may also be student proposed, subject to
approval. The project title should be appropriate to the student’s course and provide
sufficient scope for the exploration of technology or for the subject matter to be
investigated in a suitably scientific manner appropriate to a BSc. Assistance with
selecting a project is through guidance notes, tutorials, meetings and on-line
resources. The project co-ordinator will, in consultation with supervisors, establish the
suitability of proposed projects. Each student will be assigned an academic supervisor
who will monitor progress and provide guidance.
Completing the project involves specifying an aim, formulating objectives, planning,
managing activities and resources, considering alternative approaches and
techniques, researching literature and information for topic-specific and wider issues,
devising solutions and if applicable an artefact, analysing, evaluating and verifying
results, maintaining records, recording progress and documenting outcomes.
The first deliverable is a proposal document which follows the registration of the
project. The document outlines the project aim and how it is to be achieved, expressed
as a number of objectives, rationale, tasks/activities, resources, expenditure, schedule
and safety assessment. The project proposal document is the foundation for the
project activity through the academic year and benefits from formative feedback. The
proposal document must be approved to authorise the project to proceed and is
considered as part of the final assessment as one aspect of the project’s
management.

The Autumn progress review is held towards the end of the autumn term. Evidence
considered at progress review can include short written progress/evaluation
documents and brief presentations and question/answer sessions as applicable to the
course.

Before the mid-point of the year students submit a brief research report which
includes a discussion of the chosen methodology and plans for the main report.

The main report is the culmination of the project module and is submitted towards the
end of the scheduled duration. The guidance notes require the content and format of
reports to follow accepted conventions appropriate to the study area. The main report
will allow for the exploration of existing research in the chosen area, going on to detail
the student’s chosen methodology and findings. The analysis and verification of
results may be achieved through comparison to established theory, techniques,
experimentation or via the creation of an artefact. The knowledge gained will be
discussed, conclusions drawn and recommendations for further study highlighted.

A final project viva is undertaken after submission of the main report. The
presentation, supported by appropriate visual media, offers the opportunity to reflect
on the project and for students to demonstrate depth of knowledge and defend the
approach and conclusions through response to questions. The presentation provides
occasion for the discussion of the approach to project management and students are
required to bring documentary evidence to support this.

Study mode / delivery method(s):

The normal timescale for completing a project is from September to May.
Regular contact between the student and project supervisor is expected. Students
have responsibility for maintaining contact with their supervisors and should
meet/communicate with them on a regular basis.
Tutorials are scheduled during the year covering all aspects of undertaking and writing
up the project. Tutorials are supported by on-line material on the university’s VLE and
the faculty’s Learning Centre provides resources to support students in following good
practice and creating deliverables.

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Intended Learning Outcomes and the means by which they are to be achieved and
demonstrated.
Learning Outcome Learning and Teaching Methods

On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

Emphasis is placed upon student centred learning
1. Create a project proposal demonstrating
and independence. Regular contact between the
ability to analyse the aim, formulate
student and project supervisor is encouraged.
appropriate and achievable objectives and
Students having the responsibility for maintaining
plan to achieve them;
contact with their supervisors.

There is a module guide in the form of

2. Conduct research into sources of scientific /
technical literature as appropriate, analysing
and evaluating findings;
3. Select, with justification, the most suitable
methodology, techniques/activities to meet
objectives within a specified time;
comprehensive guidance notes, including a
schedule of dates and information and direction
for each deliverable.
Tutorials are run through the year and cover all
aspects of undertaking the research and writing
up the project.
The Learning Centre provides resources to
support students in following good practice and
creating deliverables.

The university VLE is used to provide additional

4. Develop a solution, demonstrating in-depth guidance on all aspects of undertaking the
knowledge and skills specific to the project project.
and taking account wider issues, such as
legal, financial and environmental, as
appropriate;

5. Verify results using an appropriate method;

comparison to established theory, techniques,
experimentation or via the creation of an
artefact.

6. Analyse, discuss and evaluate outcomes,

draw conclusions, make recommendations;

7. Maintain a record of activity including

research conducted and results, and
communicate findings in a clear, concise,
logical and coherent manner, orally, visually
and in writing, defending the approach taken.

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Assessment and feedback

Formative Assessment
Opportunities for formative assessment will be provided in supervisor meetings,
through online directed study activities, via the university’s VLE.

Summative Assessment

Assessment comprises an interim progress review, main report and viva.

Assess. Weight Type Indic. Weight/Type Indicative Description

1 20% CWK 1.1 10% Individual Autumn progress review –
knowledge gained and critical
review.
1.2 10% Individual Research report –
methodology and planning.
2 80% CWK 2.1 70% Individual Main Report
2.2 10% Individual Presentation & viva – defence
and discussion / project
management

Learning Outcomes Assessment 1 Assessment 2

1 
2  
3  
4 
5 
6 
7 

Feedback
Written feedback is provided for each element of summative assessment via the
coursework return system. Feedback for formative assessment is both written, as for
the proposal document, and informal at for example at meetings with supervisor, on-
line and email. There is also opportunity for informal feedback at tutorial sessions.

Related Modules
The Project is undertaken during the academic year in which the student expects to
complete the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Science Degree (ordinary) or
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours. Therefore, prior to enrolment there should
be substantial completion of level 4 and 5 modules such that the programme of study
for the academic year during which the Project is undertaken can lead at least to the
award of ordinary Bachelor’s Degree.

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Learning Resources

Reading Lists
BELL, J., 2005. Doing Your Research Project. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

LUCK, M., 1999. Your Student Research Project. Aldershot: Gower.

SHARP, J. 2002. The Management of a Student Research Project, 3rd ed. Aldershot:
Gower.

VAN EMDEN, J. 2001. Effective Communication for Science and Technology,

Basingstoke: Palgrave.

WEAVER, P. 2004. Success in Your Project. A Guide to Student System Development

Projects. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
Web-based Resources

Moodle - the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Indicative Software Resources

Microsoft Office

Physical Resources

Classrooms for Final Year Project support tutorials. Particular resources may be
required depending on the nature of the individual project.

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 APPENDIX 2, COPYRIGHT WAIVER

UCEEL Copyright Waiver

Student Name: ________________________________________________

Project/Thesis Title ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Course: _________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
Student Agreement

1. I confirm that Birmingham City University can electronically archive and make accessible
the project / thesis described above via the UCEEL Electronic Library system. I retain all other
ownership rights to the copyright of the document / project work described above.

2. I confirm the above project / thesis is a true and unaltered representation of the project /
thesis as submitted to Birmingham City University course tutors and examiners.

3. I confirm that the above project / thesis includes / does not include (please delete as
appropriate) material copied from a source (e.g. a book) where ownership of the copyright does
not belong to myself.

If the project / thesis includes such material please supply the following details:

a) Page reference / item reference:

b) I have obtained and attached a written permission statement from the owner(s) of each third
party copyrighted matter included in my project / thesis
Yes No (please circle)

(If No, I understand the electronic copy of my project / thesis available on UCEEL will omit these
sections from view)
Signature: __________________________________________________________

Print Name: __________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________

N.B. If you are at anytime in consultation with a publisher regarding this work you will need to
declare the copy held on UCEEL. Some publishers may regard the UCEEL copy as constituting
prior publication. The copy can be removed from UCEEL if it becomes an obstacle to future
commercial publication.

Official Use only

ORION unique number: ________________ Date added to the system: ________________
IS228a/Oct07

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 APPENDIX 3, PROJECT REGISTRATION
(Hons) Degrees, Media Technology Project UG3, 2010/2011

Please first refer to tutor-advertised project titles on the Learning Centre web site. If you
are proposing your own idea for a project, you should discuss it with the Project Co-
ordinator or other member of academic staff who you wish to supervise your project and
obtain their approval that it is appropriate for your course. Please note that a tutor signature in
support of a proposal does not necessarily indicate acceptance of supervision responsibility.
Supervisors are appointed by the Centre and in areas of over-demand an allocation process will
be implemented based on the proposal merit and date of receipt of this form. Priority will be
given to topics advertised/supported by staff. Initial allocations of supervisor may be revised
later.

1)Surname/Family
1) 2)
2) First/Given

Student Number

Course title

Brief Project Title which must

be appropriate to course title.

Is this your own or a tutor proposed project? own / tutor

Please ensure the tutor (requested supervisor or another appropriate member of academic
staff) has signed below

Name of Tutor: ………………………………………….Date consulted: ……………

Tutor comments:

Tutor signature: ………………………………………….

(refer to note at top)

List the aim, provisional objectives and provide a brief statement of rationale. In
particular you need to discuss how aspects of technology will be explored in your project.
Refer to discussion with tutor. Note that the division project moderation committee may
require changes and/or additions to aim and objectives.

Rationale

Aim

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 Objectives

Key Texts

Give details of at least 4 texts (at least 2 of which should be books) that you will be looking
to draw upon as part of your research. Offer some insight into how this material will support
your project, which areas in particular does each support?

(Expand this table as required)

Does this project involve human or animal subjects? YES / NO Please circle
(includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires)

If you answer YES, please refer to the research ethics check list form available via the
Final Year Project Resources accessible through myTEE and sign below to agree to abide
by the TEE / BCU research ethics regulations.

Student signature: ..........................................….....…Date....................................

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 APPENDIX 4, RESEARCH ETHICS APPROVAL FORM

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

If your proposed research will involve human subjects* in any way then you must
complete this form so that the ethical implications of your research can be
assessed by the TEE Research Ethics Committee.

Until your research proposal has been approved by the TEE you cannot proceed
with the research as planned. You should therefore complete and submit this
form well in advance of your proposed project start date.

ETHICAL APPROVAL CANNOT BE APPLIED RETROSPECTIVELY

Once you have completed this form with your Project Supervisor it should be
returned to The Chair of the TEE Research Ethics Committee via Registry.

(*) Involvement of human subjects is very broad includes interviews, surveys,

questionnaires and any other activity where human subjects and their responses forms
an integral part of your research project. In case of doubt please take advice from your
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Provide a brief summary of your research project aims and objectives

Summarise briefly the role of human subjects in the research, justifying why they
are needed and explaining clearly the nature of their participation:

Will any research subjects will be under the age of eighteen years? YES / NO

Identify briefly any potential risks to the subjects from participating in this
research:

Explain the process that you will adopt for obtaining informed consent from all
participant (and from Parents / Guardians if required):

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 Explain briefly how potential participants in the project will be (i) identified, (ii)
approached and (iii) recruited to the research programme:

Explain the processes will you adopt to ensure the confidentiality of any personal
data collected from the research subjects and ensure that all data is held in full
compliance with the Data Protection Act:

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 Explain how the identity of the subjects will be protected in any published
outputs from the research programme:

Are you or any of your co-researchers, in any position of power / authority over
any of the research subjects? If yes, please explain how any potential conflict of
interests or other issues will be avoided:

Will financial / in kind payments (other than reasonable expenses and

compensation
for time) be offered to participants? If so, please indicate the value of such
payments and explain how this is justified.

I have answered these questions truthfully to the best of my knowledge.

Date: Name of Applicant:

Signed:

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 RESEARCH PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET FOR
PARTICIPANTS

TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT:

RESEARCHER(S): include principal investigator and any co-investigators

THE AIMS OF THE PROJECT: summarise why the research is being done

PROJECT DATES: indicate start-date and end-data so consent is time limited

PARTICIPANTS ROLE IN THE RESEARCH:

Describe what will be required of the participants, including both activity and the total
amount of time required.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Include a statement which addresses confidentiality and security of information.
Indicate what data will be collected , who will have access to this data, the purposes for
which it will be used and for how long it will be kept following the completion of the
research.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE RESEARCH

Include a statement that demonstrates that participation in the research is completely
voluntary, that participants are at liberty to withdraw at any time without prejudice or
negative consequences, that non-participation will not affect an individuals rights or
access to any other facilities / services / etc.

POSSIBLE RISKS TO PARTICIPANTS

Identify clearly any potential risk to the participants

BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS

Identify clearly any possible benefits to the participants

RESEARCHER CONTACT DETAILS

Provide the contact details of the investigator(s) and supervisor where the principal
investigator is a student), from whom participants can obtain further information.

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 RESEARCH PARTICIPANT CONSENT FORM

TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT:

RESEARCHER(S): include principal investigator and any co-investigators

PARTICIPANT DETAILS:

Name:
Address:

Telephone:
DOB (if under 18 years of age):

PROJECT DATES: indicate start-date and end-data so consent is time limited

PARTICIPANT DECLARATIONS:

Please delete as applicable

 I have been informed of and understand the purposes of the research YES /
NO

 I have been given an opportunity to ask questions YES / NO

 I understand that any information which might potentially identify me YES /

NO
 will not be used in any published material

 I understand that I may request access to any data collected by the YES /
NO
 researcher(s) that relates to me:

 I agree to participate in the study as outlined YES /

NO

 I understand I may withdraw at any time without prejudice" YES /

NO

Date: Signature:

Parent / Guardian: Signature:

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Log of Supervisor / Student Final Year Project Meetings.

These documents are to be kept by the student and brought to the Poster Presentation.
Students should create continuation sheets as required. P.T.O.

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Student name: Supervisor name:

Supervisor comments on Action Points to be Supervisor Date of

progress since last meeting considered by the student signature meeting
ahead of the next meeting

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