ACADEMIC RESEARCH

& SKILLS
MIRIAM MOESTER, CHARLOTTE ARENAS-OUDE ALINK
FEBRUARY 10
THIS LECTURE
• Academic Skills in module 11
• Assignment market
ACADEMIC SKILLS IN MODULE 11
1. Part of the project
2. Information sessions master
3. Academic Research & Skills: Societal Embedding
4. Academic Research & Skills: Preparation BSc assignment
1. ACADEMIC SKILLS IN THE PROJECT
• Collaborating in a project team
• Making a scientific poster
• Writing a scientific essay
• Giving a presentation
2. MSC INFORMATION SESSIONS
• Participate in intro and sessions of interest
• Send in MSc preference form before May 1st
• https://www.utwente.nl/en/bscme/after-bachelor/preference-form/
Specialisation Date
2. MSC INFORMATION SESSIONS
General introduction by Lisa Gommer 21 Feb
Robotics (ROB) 23 Feb
Maintenance Engineering & Operations (MEO) 14 Mar
Design and Manufacturing (D&M) 16 Mar
Energy and Flow (E&F) 17 Mar
High-Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM) 21 Mar
Sustainable Energy Technology (SET) 23 Mar
Aeronautics (AER) 24 Mar
MSc open day 30 Mar
Smart & Sustainable Industry (SSI) 4 Apr
Personalised Health Technology (PHT) 6 Apr

For times (usually 13:45) & locations, check MyTimetable

3&4. ACADEMIC RESEARCH & SKILLS (3.5 EC)

Aim: getting acquainted with research and its impact on technology

and society by experiencing the entire research cycle from problem
definition to paper output.
3. AR&S SOCIETAL EMBEDDING (1.5 EC)

Aim: getting acquainted with research and its impact on

technology and society by experiencing the entire research cycle
from problem definition to paper output.

Kornelia Konrad (BMS – STEPS)

 AR&S SOCIETAL EMBEDDING
Focus on socio-technological context
Societal relevance – for whom and how?
What is required to make a technology work in (social)
practice? Intended and unintended impact?

New technology?
New mobility patterns?
SOCIETAL EMBEDDING MODULE 11 AND 12

• module 11
• acquire basic knowledge / learn about mapping ‘tools’ to address the
societal embedding of a technology - apply
• Identify relevant questions relating to (a technology addressed or related
to) your bachelor assignment
• Choose one / multiple to work on – individual or in pairs
• 4 lectures / tutorials, literature
-> assignment and proposal for paper

• module 12
• Conduct necessary literature study / research and write the paper
(individual or in pairs), supported by meetings with teachers
4. AR&S: PREPARATION BSC ASSIGNMENT (2 EC)

Aim: getting acquainted with research and its impact on

technology and society by experiencing the entire research
cycle from problem definition to paper output.

Miriam Moester (UT-ET)

4. AR&S: PREPARATION BSC ASSIGNMENT (2 EC)
Module 11 Module 12
• What is research? • Conduct research as planned
• Formulate / specify research • Write conference paper
question • Critically review work of fellow
• Perform literature review students Adelien
Heutink
• Write research proposal • Present at AR&S conference
• Critically review work of fellow • July (last wk Q4)
students • August
 STRICT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MOD12
• No entry for students who miss more than 1 part of module 8
Join pre-master version of AR&S in Q1
• No entry for students who are not finished with modules 1-7 (Societal Embedding as self-study)
or this course next year in Q3
• No entry for students who did not participate in module 11

• Finished module 1-7 but multiple courses in module 8? Write proposal now, execute research in Q1
• Ask supervisor if possible
• Company assignments not recommended
• Good communication required

Rules & Regulations website

For info go to study adviser (also at the market today!)
 STRICT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MOD12
• Doing module 7 courses next to module 11? Do not overfill your schedule!
• Doing 1 part in module 8? → August conference

• Missing deadline research proposal (6 April)

→ not able to start project on time → not able to join July conference!
• Minimum: move to August conference
• More likely: delay to Q1 or Q2

Rules & Regulations website

For info go to study adviser (also at the market today!)
week lecture topics (Monday) self study topics deliverables
intro and assignment market
1 study assignment descriptions, make shortlist
(FRIDAY)
decide assignment preferences
assignment preferences
2 science, research and literature first literature search
(Weds 18:00)
contact supervisor
literature review
information literacy, literature write problem statement
3
reviews, research question discuss problem statement with supervisor
preparation workshop Academic Writing
holiday week
problem statement (Monday
4 workshop Academic Writing work on draft proposal
18:00)
data management, safety and
5 finish draft proposal
planning
draft proposal (Monday
6 peer review improve draft proposal
before lecture)
7 writing session finish proposal
proposal
8 Q&A last touches to proposal
(Thursday 18:00)
YOUR CHANCE TO DO REAL RESEARCH!
HOW WE WORK …

• Real assignment for research group (comes with responsibility)

• Individual project: take ownership of your assignment
• But cooperate where possible / allowed
• Cooperation on literature search, building experimental set-up, etc.
• End result must be individual paper!

• Give and receive feedback

• Professional attitude: if something doesn’t work out, take action
• Have fun!
ASSIGNMENT LIST
COMPANY ASSIGNMENT

• 21 assignments in collaboration with a company

• Some time on location with the company is
required
• Internal supervisor will be responsible for grading
• Company assignments can be more difficult to
keep on time

Questions about company assignments?

Marike Rupert (at the market today)
ASSIGNMENT ALLOCATION

• List of 123 assignments posted on Canvas

• Most for 2 students, some for 1, some for more

• Submit your top-5 preferences via UTtool

• Deadline: Wednesday 15 Feb 18:00
• No submission = no allocation!
UTTOOL
• https://svs-tg-test.utwente.nl/course/view/id/298 Log in with UT credentials
ASSIGNMENT ALLOCATION

• Submit your top-5 preferences via UTtool

• Deadline: Wednesday 15 Feb 18:00
• No submission = no allocation!

• Allocation of assignments by email (latest Friday 17 Feb)

• Not everyone will be placed on their first-choice assignment!
SUPPORT & SUPERVISION
• Project partner
• Other students
• Course coordinator: Miriam Moester (M12: Adelien Heutink)
• Other lecturers involved: Luuk Van Ewijk, Rebecca Veneri, Kornelia Konrad, Senna
Middelveld
• Research supervisors (daily supervisor, staff member)
THIS LECTURE
• Academic Skills in module 11
• Assignment market
PROGRAMME
• Introduction to AR&S (13.45 – 14:15)
• Break (14:15 – 14.30)
• Assignment market (14.30 – 16.00)
MAP OF MARKET
• TL3330 (this room) and TL3138
PREPARATION FOR CHOOSING YOUR TOP-5
1. Think about what kind of BSc assignment you would like
• Which courses did you enjoy in your programme so far? Which departments were
those lecturers from?
• Do you want to do practical/hands-on work or computer work?
• Are you interested in an assignment at a company or at the university?
2. Look at all the available assignments and make a shortlist of ones that interest you
(about 10-20)
AT THE MARKET
Ask lots of questions to the supervisors at the market!
Good questions could be ..
• Could you describe what a typical day of research is like for you?
• How does this project relate to the rest of your research?
• Did you supervise a project last year? What did the students make or discover?
• The assignment description mentions X. Can you tell me more about that?
• In courses/practicals, I enjoyed doing X. Would that be a part of this project?
• Would I be allowed or expected to work from home?
• Which courses in the ME programme are important for this assignment?
Make notes!
14:15 – 14:30 14.30 – 16.00