Module Title
Research Project
Keywords
Research Process, Research Methodologies, Literature Review, Research Procedures, Data Analysis, Research Report, Evidence Based Practice, Secondary Research |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful Completion of HSM043
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop independence in the application of the research process and to integrate the use of the research process within clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Independently develop and execute a detailed research or evidence based practice study in a specific area relevant to professional practice.
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Gather, analyse and critically evaluate data (primary or secondary).
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From available data synthesis arguments to inform professional practice.
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Present data in a professionally appropriate format for dissemination.
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Indicative Module Content
Synthesis and integration of critical analysis of literature; critical discrimination between, and reasoned choice of, different research methodologies for different purposes; ethical and research goverenance permissions; data collection and analysis, reduction and data analysis and dissemination of findings.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Assessment
| 100 | Statistics Seminars
| 4 | Tutorials
| 12 |
Private Study
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Mode of Delivery
Problem solving tutorials. Each student will be allocated a project supervisor from whom (s)he will receive tutorial support and relevant advice. The meetings will be initiated by the student and the supervisor will act as a facilitator.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 is assessed by Coursework - a journal article for publication.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CLIFFORD, C., 2004. Getting research into practice. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 2. | HICKS, C., 2004. Research methods for clinical therapists. Applied project design and analysis. 4th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 3. | Hart, C., 2003. Doing a Literature Review. London: Sage Publications.
| | 4. | POTTER, S., 2002. Doing Postgraduate Research. London: Sage Publications.
| | 5. | Current and historic scientific journal articles and texts which will vary according to the personal needs of each student and their particular area of study.
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