Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To increase awareness of the importance of both primary and secondary research in clinical practice. To facilitate the student's development of critical analysis of a range of research methods and the critical review of literature.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Systematically gather, synthesise and critique relevant literature in a well defined area of practice.
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Integrate and relate discriminative understanding of research methodologies to the critical analysis of research articles in a relevant area of practice.
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Identify discrepancies in the evidence base relevant to a well defined area of practice and justify needs for further research.
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Critically engage with the ethical implications in the relevant area of practice.
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Indicative Module Content
The research process; primary and secondary research; quantitative and qualitative methodologies; research questions/hypotheses; research aims & objectives research tools & outcome measurement; ethical issues in research, data handling & data analysis; academic writing; critical review of scientific literature.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time |
| 22 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Delivery will be based on workshops and problem solving tutorials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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3000 word coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HART, C., 2003. Doing a Literature Review. London: Sage Publications.
| | 2. | SILVERMAN, D., 2000. Doing Qualitative Research. London: Sage Publications.
| | 3. | HICKS, C.M., 2009. Research Methods for Clinical Therapists: Applied Project Design and Analysis. Elsevier Health Sciences.
| | 4. | POLGAR, S. and THOMAS, S., 2007. Introduction to research in Health Sciences. New York: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 5. | LEWIS, J. And RITCHIE, J. 2003. Qualitative Research Practice. A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers. London: SAGE Publications.
| | 6. | Current and historic 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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Additional Notes
All students will be entitled to 4 hours of supervision from an allocated tutor for their coursework.
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