Neftaly Online Course SAQA 11516699630

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly integrity.
Make a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, the majority of which merits national or international refereed publication.
Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise new and complex ideas.
Communicate with peers, the larger scholarly Food Science and Technology community and society in general about their areas of expertise.
Promote within academia and the Food industry, the technological, social or cultural advancement in a knowledge-based society.
Demonstrate the intellectual independence in the pursuit of advancing Food Science and Technology knowledge or solving problems at the forefront of Food Science and Technology and the Food industry.
Conduct the above in an ethical and accountable manner, such that the output of the research project can be clearly communicated to specialist and non-specialist audiences using academic and professional discourse of Food Science and Technology.

Integrated Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment will take place during the proposal stage, the laboratory stages (trials and implementation of experimental design) and at different stages of preparing and writing the thesis. Supervisors will have regular scheduled meetings with learners to discuss progress and to provide feedback on written submissions. The purpose of formative assessment is to provide guidance on mastery of critical thinking skills, research skills, advanced academic and digital literacy skills, data analysis and interpretation.

Summative Assessment:
Three reputable and appropriately qualified external examiners who are also external to the institution are appointed by the institution to assess the thesis. One of these external examiners will be an international expert in the field of study. All examiner reports will be submitted to the Faculty Research Committee and subsequently the Higher Degrees Committee for approval. Once approved by these committees the reports are sent to Senate for ratification. In order for the learner to graduate, proof of a published article in a peer reviewed accredited journal is required.