Abstract
UK degrees are required to furnish students with “the ability to manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline)” (QAA in UK quality code for higher education, part A: setting and maintaining academic standards, the frameworks for higher education qualifications of UK degree-awarding bodies, p. 26, 2014). This independent critical thinking characteristic is realised best in an Independent Study (IS) or Final Year Project (FYP). These skills are so important that the IS module is typically a double module. “Studying a UK degree, you’ll be encouraged to read, think independently, question and analyse what you read and learn” (Why study in the UK—benefits of getting a British degree https://www.studying-in-uk.org/why-study-in-uk/. Accessed 12 May 2019). This chapter looks at the staff development that has been provided to staff intending to deliver a UK comparable learning experience of independent studies and also the induction that is provided to students in preparation for the UK IS experience, not just to complete the IS, but to do well.
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Appendix 1: Project Proposal Template
Appendix 1: Project Proposal Template
A brief introduction or background to the project
Objectives (what and why you are going to do these activities)
1. Research topic—about three or four sentences description.
2. Activity 2.
3. Activity 3.
4. Optional—not required three is sufficient.
Methodology (how you are going to do the three or four activities)
1. Primary and secondary research into Android and Apple iOS security.
2. Survey students at the university and colleagues from work ….
3. Analyse the survey.
4. Develop solutions or software to….
Deliverables (what you will submit)
1. Literature review into security of mobile devices.
2. Data analysis of my questionnaires.
3. Comparison report between current virus detection software and a selection of top detection apps.
4. Complete software testing, results discussion and recommendations.
Along with your proposal provide a monthly pictorial project plan.
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McDonald, C. (2019). Developing Independent Learners: A Guide for International Partners. In: Carter, J., Rosen, C. (eds) Transnational Higher Education in Computing Courses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28251-6_9
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