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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Project Introduction | |||
| Reference | PH4132 | Version | 5 |
| Created | September 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop skills and understanding of the research process and enable preparation for and confidence in undertaking an honours level research project and to further develop appropriate evaluative skills to facilitate life-long learning. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate critical understanding of the research process (such as research philosophy and governance) and methods. |
| 2 | Search and review published literature. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The 'what', 'how' and 'why' of research to develop research skills and understanding, relevant to pharmacy research. Topics include: research concepts and philosophy; rationale for conducting research, research governance and ethics; experimental design and research methods used in clinical/pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science, data analysis and handling; information retrieval and literature review; sources of information; search strategies. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures and coursework sessions. Directed study includes directed reading and completion of exercises in preparation for courseworks. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | A group presentation with individual questions. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | A literature review. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| To pass this module, the student MUST achieve a module Grade of Grade D or better. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | When the grade for C2 is an A and a PASS in C1. |
| B | When the grade for C2 is a B and a PASS in C1. |
| C | When the grade for C2 is a C and a PASS in C1. |
| D | When the grade for C2 is a D and a PASS in C1. |
| E | When the grade for C2 is an E and a PASS in C1. |
| F | When the grade for C2 is an F and/or an unsuccessful attempt (i.e. Fail) at C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of MPharm stage 2. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOWLING, A. Research methods in health: investigating health and health services. Current edition. Buckingham: Open University Press. |
| 2 | CROMBIE, I. The pocket guide to critical appraisal. Current edition. London: BMJ Publications. |
| 3 | GOLDACRE, B. Bad Science. Current edition. London: HarperCollins. |
| 4 | SMITH, F. 2010. Conducting your pharmacy practice research project: a step by step guide. GoogleBooks.com. |
| 5 | CRESWELL J.W. Research Design, 4th Edition. International Student Edition. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. |