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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Integrating Evidence into Practice | |||
Reference | HS4151 | Version | 1 |
Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To facilitate the students' development of critical analysis of a range of research methods and the critical review of literature to inform the design of a research proposal. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Critically appraise and synthesise the quality of evidence in the area under review. |
2 | Systematically search relevant research literature to develop and support a well defined research question. |
3 | Develop a realistic research proposal justifying design and methods. |
4 | Justify appropriate methods of data analysis with due regard to the research question, aim or hypothesis and chosen methodology. |
5 | Critically engage with the ethical implications in the relevant field. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Research methodologies; the research process, primary and secondary research, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research question, research aims and objectives. Systematic reviews. Research tools. Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research and systematic reviews. Critical writing. Synthesis and integration of literature. Selection of measurement tools with reference to reliability, validity, sensitivity, specificity and utility. Developing a research proposal. Academic writing, data analysis and evaluation, excel, NVivo, SPSS, big data, descriptive analysis, parametric and non parametric analysis, content analysis and thematic analysis. Ethics: research governance, ethical issues in research. medical and research ethics. service user involvement, Inclusion, equity, diversity and belonging. |
Module Delivery |
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Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Keynote Lectures, Digital Learning Resources. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 260 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Description: | Literature review and research proposal |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
C1- 100% weighted. To achieve a pass, a grade D or above is required. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
F | Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E, and/or fails to meet the module attendance requirements. |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage One and Two Modules in the Masters of Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics or Physiotherapy. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BOWLING. A., 2023. Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. 5th Ed. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. |
2 | PALYS, T and ATCHISON. C. 2021. Research Methods in the Social and Health Sciences Making Research Decisions. Sage. London. |
3 | FLICK, U., 2018. An Introduction to Qualitative Research. 6th Ed. Sage. London. |
4 | O’LEARY, Z., 2021. The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project. 3rd Ed. Sage. London. |
5 | GREENHALGH, T. 2019. How to read a paper: the basics of evidence - based medicine. 6th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell. (electronic resource) |
6 | CRESSWELL, J., 2017. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and mixed methods. 5th Ed. Sage. |