BIOL3994 Directed Studies in Biological Sciences (2024-2025)
Assessment Methods & Weighting
1st Semester
A research report of 6,000 - 8,000 words excluding figures and reference list (50% weighting) should be submitted by 2 December 2024 Monday (on or before 17:00). A copy of the report in pdf format must be emailed to Ms. Flora Chan via ppchan@hku.hk.
Students have to complete a formal write-up of the project in the style of a leading journal in their particular research field which their supervisor will select. The research report will be assessed by both supervisor (60%) and second examiner (40%). Students are also required to present their project in a seminar on 6 December 2024, Friday (Tentative Date). 30% weighting of the final mark will be assessed by the supervisor (15%) or second examiner (15%) based on the oral presentation (15 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions and answers). Students will also be evaluated through continuous assessment (20% weighting) based on one-on-one discussions between the student and their supervisor, and planning and drafting of the dissertation.
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2nd Semester
A research report of 6,000 - 8,000 words excluding figures and reference list (50% weighting) should be submitted by 1 May 2025 Thursday (on or before 17:00). A copy of the report in pdf fromat must be emailed to Ms. Flora Chan via ppchan@hku.hk.
Students have to complete a formal write-up of the project in the style of a leading journal in their particular research field which their supervisor will select. The research report will be assessed by both supervisor (60%) and second examiner (40%). Students are also required to present their project in a seminar on 8 May 2025 Thursday (Tentative Date). 30% weighting of the final mark will be assessed by the supervisor (15%) or second examiner (15%) based on the oral presentation (15 minutes plus minutes for questions and answers). Students will also be evaluated through continuous assessment (20% weighting) based on one-on-one discussions between the student and their supervisor, and planning and drafting of the dissertation.
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