School of Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering Systems and Management
Module Description
Module Code:
LT1312
Module Title:
Literature Review Project
Module Credit:
10
School /
Subject Group:
School of Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering Systems & Management Subject Group
Staff Responsible:
Dr B J Simpson
Aims
Objectives:
and To give students practice in the following:
1 searching out sources of information putting into practice skills learnt on
the LIS induction course;
2 learning to review, analyse, compare and develop discussion on literature;
3 learning to thoroughly pursue a transport or logistics issue in some depth;
4 practice in presenting written work; clarity of expression; accuracy of
spelling, punctuation, grammar, referencing and the ability to
prepare accurate, useful and informative maps, diagrams, photographs and
other illustrative material as appropriate.
On completion of the module students will have an understanding of
information sources, techniques of search and will have gained knowledge
of a defined topic.
Content:
Students are required to carry out searches of literature relevant to a
defined subject in logistics or transport using the library and Internet
and to review, analyse and compare it.
Format:
Lectures in week 1, second semester, on campus; demonstration of
literature search techniques in the library week 2.
Individual tutorials in remaining weeks.
Assessment:
A written review of 4,800 to 5,200 words assessed on the achievement of
project aims.
Feedback will be provided in accordance with School
policy.
Reading List:
Essential
Dependent on the subject chosen
Indicative
Buzan, T. and Buzan B. (1993) The mind map book, BBC, 159.992 BUZ.
Gowers, E. (1956) The complete plain words, Penguin, 425 GOW.
Virtual Learning
Environment:
Blackboard 8 – log on at http://bb.aston.ac.uk/
Programme(s) using
this module:
BSc Logistics (compulsory) BSc Transport Management (compulsory)
Date:
14th July 2011
ASTON UNIVERSITY
REG/03/53(2)
LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE
Module Specification
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School and Subject Group
Module Code
Engineering and Applied Science
Engineering Systems and Management
LT 1312
Module Title
Literature Review Project
Module Type
Project
Module Replaces (where appropriate)
Not applicable
Date of introduction of new module
Not applicable
Level 1
UG
Programme(s) in which module is available
BSc Logistics (compulsory) BSc Transport Management (compulsory
Credit Value 10
Involvement of Other Schools
None
Resource Split
Not shared with other schools
Name of Module Co-ordinator
Dr B. J. Simpson
Related Modules
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Prohibited Combinations
None
Minimum and Maximum
Intake Sizes
Minimum 1
Maximum 100
Aims of the Module
To give students practice in the following:
1 searching out sources of information putting into practice skills learnt on the LIS induction course;
2 learning to review, analyse, compare and develop discussion on literature;
3 learning to thoroughly pursue a transport or logistics issue in some depth;
4 practice in presenting written work; clarity of expression; accuracy of spelling, punctuation, grammar, referencing and the ability to
prepare accurate, useful and informative maps, diagrams, photographs and other illustrative material as appropriate.
On completion of the module students will have an understanding of information sources, techniques of search and will have gained knowledge
of a defined topic.
Summary of Content
Students are required to carry out searches of literature relevant to a defined subject in logistics or transport using the library and Internet and to
review, analyse and compare it.
Summary of Methods and Frequency of Teaching
Lectures in week 1, second semester, on campus; demonstration of literature search techniques in the library week 2.
Individual tutorials in remaining weeks.
Summary of Methods of Assessment
A written review of 4,800 to 5,200 words (compulsory) assessed on the achievement of project aims:
to search out of sources of information and put into practice skills learnt on the LIS course;
to learn to review, analyse, compare and develop discussion on literature;
to learn to thoroughly pursue a transport or logistics issue in depth;
to gain practice in presenting written work: structuring of the review; clarity of expression; accuracy of spelling, punctuation, grammar;
accuracy of referencing and the ability to prepare accurate, useful and informative maps, diagrams, photographs and other illustrative material
which may be appropriate.
Feedback will be provided in accordance with School policy.
Module Outcomes – what the student should gain from successful completion of the
Learning and Teaching and Assessment Strategies to
module:
enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated
Knowledge and Understanding
Issues in transport planning and the main ways in which these are addressed.
Intellectual Skills
Ability to assess and appraise an argument
Development of a rigorous approach to evaluation
Professional/Subject Specific Skills
Development of skills in searching for information and literature and in assessing its
relevance
Transferable Skills
Construction of a coherent progression of discussion
Learning and Teaching
Methods
Lectures/tutorials
Guided reading according
to issue chosen
Lectures/tutorials
Guided reading according
to issue chosen
Library demonstration/
lectures
Assessment Methods
Lectures/tutorials
Guided reading according
to issue chosen
Written submission of
4,800 to 5,200 words
Written submission of
4,800 to 5,200 words
Written submission of
4,800 to 5,200 words
Written submission of
4,800 to 5,200 words
Please provide either or both of:
Introductory learning resources
Buzan, T. and Buzan B. (1993) The mind map book, BBC, 159.992 BUZ.
Gowers, E. (1956) The complete plain words, Penguin, 425 GOW.
Students are advised individually on further reading according to the issue chosen by them.
(i)
Introductory Learning
Resources
(ii)
Core Texts
Reading Lists
Attached/Not Attached
Dr B.J.Simpson
Specification completed by:
Date
Date module approved by Teaching
Committee(s)
Date module approved by School
Board(s)