Project Skills for SwDS SwDS students will work on 2 statistical Consultancy-Style Research Projects during Block 5 (June–August). The first project will be completed in the first half of Block 5, and the second project will be completed in the second half of Block 5. These projects are specifically designed in order for you to build up expert knowledge of statistical research and analysis, as well as computing, presentation and other essential communication skills. In particular, you will be given two distinct problems, translate them into statistical language, identify and develop associated statistical techniques for addressing the questions of interest, apply the techniques to real data and finally interpret and sharing your findings. Writing Skills Workshops Session 1: Marking Scheme and audience The objectives of the session are: Understanding expectations for your consultancy report project: unpacking the criteria. Understanding your audience. Resources: Document SwDS Session 1 (1.9 MB / PPTX) Document Peer Review (93 KB / DOCX) Session 2: Structure and line of argument The objectives of the session are: Understanding the report structure Developing and communicating a central argument Using appropriate language to clearly state your objective Resources: Document SwDS Session 2 (2.49 MB / PPTX) Document Swds Tasksheet (101.89 KB / DOCX) Document Swds Answers (100.91 KB / DOCX) Document Swds Planning Template (90.43 KB / DOCX) Session 3: Academic Writing Style The objectives of the session are: Understanding style and clarity of writing in relation to your dissertation Resources: Document Session 3 (1.91 MB / PPTX) Other resources Institute For Academic Development The IAD has general advice and resources to support you throughout your dissertation. All the information can be found here: Dissertations and research projects | The University of Edinburgh You can also sign in to different Workshops: Open workshops | The University of Edinburgh This article was published on 2025-02-26
