AEW80436.txt

["AEW80436","MSc Thesis Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management","Academic_Year","After the successful completion of the MSc thesis, the student is expected to be able to independently carry out the following aspects of a research project: - Develop a research plan, including: a description of the research topic in relation to the wider scientific context; identification of the knowledge gap; formulation of research questions and/or a hypothesis, aims and objectives; an explanation of how you intend to conduct the research (e.g. in terms of a design for the project, data-collection and -analysis methods, research tools). - Collect, select and process data, using the design for the project, methods and tools described in the research plan. - Analyse and synthesise the data in order to answer the research questions and/or test the hypothesis. - Formulate answers to the research questions that are supported by the research outcomes; pay attention to potential limitations; critically discuss the outcomes in relation to the wider scientific and societal context. - Report on the research, both in writing and in oral presentation. - Work in compliance with academic codes of conduct and with proper management of time and resources. - Make use of input and feedback for executing the research project and provide feedback to others.",""]