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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Introduction To Research | |||
| Reference | PL2009 | Version | 1 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop skills and understanding of the research process and enable preparation for and confidence in undertaking and critically evaluating research. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate understanding of the research process, including research philosophy and governance. |
| 2 | Evaluate different research methodologies and analytical techniques. |
| 3 | Search and appraise published literature. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Principles of hypothesis generation, study design, sample selection, data management, statistical analysis and interpretation; compliance with research ethics and governance processes and policies; qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; systematic reviews; meta- and pooled-analyses; critical appraisal of the literature; grading of evidence; research protocols; information sheets; consent forms; ethics approval; construction of a research instrument; intellectual property issues. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Theoretical material is delivered by lectures. Workshops and tutorials will provide opportunities for practical application and development of skills. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Description: | Report via virtual laboratory software | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (CW1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF level 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CROMBIE, I. 1996. The pocket guide to critical appraisal. 1st edition. London: BMJ Publications. |
| 2 | PETRIE, A. and SABIN, C. 2009. Medical statistics at a glance. 3rd edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | Lovegrove J (2015) Nutrition Research Methodologies. 1st edition. Nutrition Society. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell |
| 4 | Reeves S (2022) The Study Skills Handbook for Nutritionists and Dietitians. Open University Press: London, UK |