BRM5021 Biotechnology research project

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Develop and refine a research question capable of being investigated using the scientific method.

2. 2

   Propose and justify the selection of an appropriate research methodology.

3. 3

   Create a rigorous and feasible research proposal, including a protocol that includes data collection methods and participant recruitment procedures. 

4. 4

   Prepare an application for approval by the relevant ethics committee/s (if appropriate). 

5. 5

   Explain and apply the moral, ethical and legal principles of scientific research (including applying the principles of academic integrity).

6. 6

   Design and conduct an appropriate literature search strategy.

7. 7

   Critically evaluate and analyse the literature collected through the search strategy.

8. 8

   Synthesise the relevant literature in relation to the research question.

9. 9

   Collect data in accordance with the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of scientific investigation.

10. 10

    Organise, analyse and interpret data, using appropriate statistical tests where appropriate.

11. 11

    Interpret the data collected and evaluate its significance in relation to the existing literature.

12. 12

    Generate defensible conclusions based upon the significance of the research findings.

13. 13

    Communicate research findings to an audience of peers.