Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Systematic Literature Review In Nutrition | |||
| Reference | PL4101 | Version | 2 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the ability to carry out a systematic literature review on a nutritional, dietary or food-related topic and make conclusions and recommendations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Execute a literature search strategy using appropriate methods. |
| 2 | Summarise key methods and results of published work appropriately. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate published literature. |
| 4 | Discuss the key findings in the broader context of current knowledge on the topic. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Students can choose from themed areas relating to contemporary issues in nutrition and food science. Each student will have specific objectives to be addressed in a student-centered study. Each student will have individual guidance sessions with his/her tutor. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a student-centred module delivered through online self-directed materials, on-campus class tutorials, and one-to-one sessions with the the student's supervisor. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 15 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 135 | 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Scientific report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (report, 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 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HEWITT-TAYLOR, J., 2017. The essential guide to doing a health and social care literature review. London: Routledge. |
| 2 | PURSSELL, E. & McCrae, N., 2020. How to perform a systematic literature review : a guide for healthcare researchers, practitioners and students. Cham: Springer. |
| 3 | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY. Systematic reviews: what is a systematic review? Available from: https://library.rgu.ac.uk/systematic-reviews |
| 4 | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY. Search techniques. Available from: https://library.rgu.ac.uk/search-techniques |