Applied Research Project

Content

Objective

The aim of the course is intended to guide students to conduct research in collaboration with industry and non-profit institutions, and prepare and present reports on the results.

Course Content

1. Week Introduction
2. Week Assigning students to mentors
3-11. Week Internship in the assigned organizations
12-14. Week Preparation and presentation of the research report

Course Learning Outcomes

The course will help students to combine the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the courses with professional experience so as to establish a bridge between academic formation and business needs.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Work, presentation, participation in meetings, and report.

References

- Clark, T. & Foster, L. (2019) Top tips for students getting started on their research project. Available at:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfAG38jtld4 (Accessed: 10 April 2025).
- Cluny Library (2016) Writing a research question. Available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYImrVPIhEU (Accessed: 10 April 2025).
- Literature reviews: Expert guidance from Study Advice at the University of Reading https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/literaturereview/starting (Accessed: 10 April 2025).