Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Extended Study - Dissertation | |||
| Reference | NU4550 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | April 2012 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To consolidate knowledge relating to research and evidence in nursing in order to produce an extended independent study project related to an aspect of the student's field of practice | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Conduct an independent extended literature review related to an aspect of the field of practice. |
| 2 | Formulate an answerable clinical question relevant to an aspect of the field of practice. |
| 3 | Demonstrate independent critical appraisal skills in relation to research and other relevant types of evidence. |
| 4 | Justify recommendations for practice based on an independent extended literature review of research and other types of evidence relevant to an aspect of the field of practice. |
| 5 | Discuss a strategy for the implementation of evidence based recommendations in a field specific aspect of practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Forumulating clinical questions; Ethics in nursing research; Project management; Independent information literacy and graduate study skills; Critical appraisal; Systematic review; Evidence/appraisal tables; Synthesis; Implementation; Dissemination. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials, negotiated supervision. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 25 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 425 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 450 | N/A |
| 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, 5 |
| Description: | Dissertation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Dissertation. | |
| 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 | Normally requirements for progression or entry to Stage 3 met. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOLAND, A., CHERRY, M.G. and DICKSON, R., eds., 2014. Doing a systematic review: a student’s guide. Los Angeles, CA: Sage. |
| 2 | BOOTH, A., SUTTON, A. and PAPAIOANNOU, D., 2016. Systematic approaches to a successful literature review. Los Angeles, CA: Sage. |
| 3 | GREENHALGH, T., 2010. How to read a paper: the basics of evidence−based medicine. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. |
| 4 | MELNYK, B.M., 2015. Evidence−based practice in nursing and healthcare: a guide to best practice. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters-Kluwer. |
| 5 | PARAHOO, K., 2014. Nursing research: principles, process and issues. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Macmillan. |
| 6 | RYCROFT−MALONE, J., 2010. Models and frameworks for implementing evidence−based practice: linking evidence to action. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 7 | SAKS, M. and ALLSOP, J., eds., 2013. Researching health: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. Los Angeles, CA: Sage. |
| 8 | SWETNAM, D., 2007. Writing your dissertation: how to plan, prepare and present your work successfully. 3rd ed. Oxford: How to Books. |