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Module Title
Research Project

Keywords
literature review, research tools, research procedures, data analysis, research report, clinical/professional practice

ReferenceHSM015
SCQF LevelSCQF 11
SCQF Points60
ECTS Points30
CreatedApril 2003
ApprovedJuly 2003
Amended
Version No.1

Prerequisites for Module

Students must have completed Module 3 Research Methods

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

1 To enable students to integrate theory with practice.
2 To develop investigative skills.
3 To communicate research outcomes effectively.
4 To make judgements in relation to research publications.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. Identify and delineate areas for study and carry out a literature review.
2. Develop and use research tools.
3. Follow research procedures, collect and analyse data.
4. Write a research report.
5. Relate research findings to professional practice.

Indicative Module Content

Research topic

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

Part Time

30

Directed Study

 

260

Private Study

 

310

Mode of Delivery

No Information.

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Coursework 1,2,3,4,5

The project will consist of a piece of research in the field of health improvement

Indicative Bibliography

1.POTTER, S., 2002. Doing Postgraduate Research. London: Sage.



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