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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Evidence Based Dissertation
Reference NUM019 Version 7
Created May 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved June 2007 SCQF Points 60
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 30

Aims of Module
To enable the student to undertake an empirical study or a structured review of an area of clinical practice, using a robust and systematic process, which will inform future research or practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically appraise and synthesise the appropriate evidence base to support an in depth study or review in an area of clinical practice.
2 Undertake an empirical study or a structure review utilising appropriate methodologies to collect, analyse and synthesise the data.
3 Critically and creatively comment on the potential contributions of the findings to relevant areas of clinical practice and existing evidence.
4 Synthesise relevant information from the completion of the study and prepare a written report of a standard worthy of publication in a credible peer reviewed journal.
5 Present outcomes from the study of clinical practice to an audience deemed suitable by the student as being interested in the topic area.

Indicative Module Content
Using research evidence; Systematic processes - research, clinical audit, evaluative methodology, quality review cycles; Ethical considerations; Effective oral presentation skills; Formats for oral presentations; Effective utilisation of critical and analytical skills; Reflexivity; Supervision contracts; Report writing.

Module Delivery
The indicative content for this module will be delivered online with a supervisory element which will be negotiated with individual students. Such supervision may include face-to-face discussion in person, or through technology such as skype or videolink; alternatively email or telephone may be used.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 30
Non-Contact Hours 570 570
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: 80% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Written dissertation.
Component 2
Type: Examination Weighting: 20% Outcomes Assessed: 5
Description: Oral presentation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1 = Written dissertation. C2 = Oral presentation.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A; C2 = Pass
B C1 = B; C2 = Pass
C C1 = C; C2 = Pass
D C1 = D; C2 = Pass
E C1 = E; C2 = Refer. If an E grade or a Refer is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
F C1 = F; C2 = Refer. If an F grade or a Refer is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of a postgraduate diploma or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BIGGAM, J., 2015. Succeeding with your master's dissertation: a step-by-step handbook. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.
2 GERRISH, K. and LATHELEAN, J., 2015. The research process in nursing. 7th ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
3 PARAHOO, K. 2014. Nursing research: principles, process and issues. 3rd ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
4 POLIT, D.F. and BECK, C.T., 2014. Essentials in nursing research. 8th ed. London: Wolters-Kluwer.
5 RITCHIE, J., LEWIS, J., McNAUGHTON NICHOLLS, C. and ORMSTON, R., eds, 2014. Qualitative research practice. 2nd ed. London: Sage.

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