Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of Stages 1, 2 and 3.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide students with knowledge and experience of producing a research proposal or systematic literature review.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Produce a critical review of research literature.
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Justify the need for the proposed study or systematic review.
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Justify the research design or review protocol chosen.
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Produce a complete research proposal or systematic review.
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Indicative Module Content
Research proposal design; systematic literature review; ethical considerations; resourcing and budgeting; research planning; identifying areas for research activity; supervision; preparation of curriculum vitae. Any relevant study skills.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 4 | Tutorials
| 15 |
Directed Study
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| 41 |
Private Study
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| 390 |
| Mode of Delivery
Modified lectures; tutorials; individual meetings with dissertation supervisor as requested by the student.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework will be assessed through a research proposal or a systematic review to include an extended literature review.
The research proposal or systematic review will be 10,000 - 15,000 words.
In exceptional circumstances an oral examination may be required as part of the assessment to establish Honours classification.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | GERRISH, K. and LACEY, A., eds., 2006. The Research Process in Nursing. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwell
| | 2. | HOLLOWAY, I. and FRESHWATER, D., 2007. Narrative Research in Nursing. Oxford: Blackwell
| | 3. | OGDEN, T.E. and GOLDBERG, I.A., 2002. Research Proposals: A Guide to Success. 3rd Ed. New York: Academic Press
| | 4. | POLIT, D.F. and BECK, C.T., 2004. Nursing Research: Principles and Methods. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
| | 5. | WEBB, C. and ROE, B., eds. 2007. Reviewing Research Evidence for Nursing Practice: Systematic Reviews. Oxford: Blackwell
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