Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Practice Project | |||
| Reference | NU4003 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module aims to provide the student with the opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation into a specific area of practice or professional interest. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Utilise a range of academic and resource finding skills to search for and source relevant literature, theories, data or evidence for an agreed clinical topic. |
| 2 | Critically interpret and synthesise important findings relating to the clinical topic studied. |
| 3 | Draw meaningful and informative conclusions with emergent recommendations for further research, development of theory, policy or clinical practice. |
| 4 | Produce a piece of independent writing in the form of a practice focused journal article OR an evidence based practice project. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Critical and analytical skills; Critical/systematic literature review; Project planning; Oral presentation; Time management; Project/report writing. Students will work independently with regular tutorial support and supervision (evidenced in a learning/meeting log), to prepare the project. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module is designed to be delivered using blended face to face on campus or online modes. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 70 | 40 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 530 | 560 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written assignment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | The student should normally demonstrate evidence of having completed NU3926 or NU4002 module or equivalent accredited knowledge of evidence based practice. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AVEYARD, H., PAYNE, S. and PRESTON, N., 2016. A post-graduate's guide to doing a literature review. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 2 | BARKER, J.H., 2010. Evidence based practice for nurses. London: Sage. |
| 3 | ELLIS, P., 2010. Evidence based practice in nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters. |
| 4 | MELNYK, B.M., FINEOUT-OVERHALT, E., 2011. Evidence-based practice in health and social care: a guide to best practice. Philadelphia: Lipincott Williams & Wilkins. |
| 5 | TAYLOR, D.B., 2014. Writing skills in nursing and healthcare: a guide to completing successful dissertation and theses. London: Sage. |