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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Methods and Systematic Review | |||
| Reference | HSD012 | Version | 1 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 12 |
| Approved | September 2017 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To increase awareness of the importance of primary and secondary research in clinical practice. To facilitate the students' development of critical analysis of a range of research methods and the systematic critical review of literature. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Independently execute a detailed evidenced practice study in the field of child development and child mental health. |
| 2 | Systematically gather, synthesise and critique relevant literature in the field of child development and child mental health. |
| 3 | Integrate and relate discriminative understanding of research methodologies to the critical analysis of relevant literature in the field of child development and child mental health. |
| 4 | Synthesise evidence based arguments to inform professional practice. |
| 5 | Critically evaluate data (secondary) relevant to professional practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Systematic review of literature, Synthesis and integration of critical analysis of literature, critical discrimination between and reasoned choice of different research methodologies for different purposes, data analysis. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures, problem solving tutorials, seminars, practical workshops, presentations of completed doctoral research |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | Systematic Review of Literature (5000 words). | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The student will be required to submit a 3000 word systematic review. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Grade A in component 1 |
| B | Grade B in component 1 |
| C | Grade C in component 1 |
| D | Grade D in component 1 |
| E | Grade E in component 1 |
| F | Failed to achieve any of the above. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | MSc Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice, work with children and young people (or equivalent by agreement with the Course Directors). |
| Corequisites for module | Clinical Practice 1 |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOWLING. A., 2014. Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. Fourth Edition. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. |
| 2 | CUNNINGHAM. C.J.L. 2013. Understanding and conducting research in the health science. Oxford: Wiley. |
| 3 | RITCHIE. J.L. et al. 2014. Qualitative research practice : a guide for social science students and researchers. 2nd Edition. London: Sage Publications. |
| 4 | DAVIES. M. 2014. Doing a successful research project : using qualitative or quantitative methods. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 5 | Bowers, D. 2013. Understanding Clinical Papers. 3rd edition. John Wiley and sons. |
| 6 | GREENHALGH, T. 2010. How to read a paper: the basics of evidence - based medicine. Wiley-Blackwell. (electronic resource) |
| 7 | Current and historical journal articles and texts which vary according to the personal needs of each student and their particular area of study. |