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Module Title | |||
Audit, Evaluation and Research Proposal | |||
Reference | SSM123 | Version | 1 |
Created | February 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | May 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | May 2019 | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To develop independence in the application of the audit and evaluation of the audit process and to integrate findings into the development of a research proposal. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Critically evaluate the findings from an audit or service evaluation undertaken in clinical practice to inform a research question. |
2 | Demonstrate critical awareness of relevant research literature to develop and support a well defined research question. |
3 | Select and apply appropriate research methods. |
4 | Evaluate the ethical implications of conducting a research study. |
5 | Discuss the design, planning and execution of the project to ensure effective and successful completion. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Audit, service evaluation, critical discrimination between and reasoned choice of different research methodologies for different purposes, data analysis and evaluation, ethical and research governance permissions, ethical issues in research. |
Module Delivery |
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Lectures, seminars, workshops. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 260 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 300 | 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, 5 |
Description: | Fully developed research proposal and ethics application (3000 words) and an oral defence of the proposed study. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The student will submit a fully developed 3000 word research proposal and undertake an oral defence of the proposed study. Both elements must meet the required standard to gain an overall pass in the component. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | Grade A in component 1 |
B | Grade B in component 1 |
C | Grade C in component 1 |
D | Grade D in component 1 |
E | Grade E in component 1 |
F | Failure to achieve the above |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | SSM121 Clinical Practice 1 SSM122 Research Methods and Systematic Review |
Corequisites for module | SSM124 Clinical Practice 2 |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BOWLING. A., 2014. Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. Fourth Edition. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. |
2 | RITCHIE. J.L. et al. 2014. Qualitative research practice : a guide for social science students and researchers. 2nd Edition. London: Sage Publications. |
3 | BOWERS, D. 2013. Understanding Clinical Papers. 3rd edition. John Wiley and Sons. |
4 | Current and historical journal articles and texts which vary according to the personal needs of each student and their particular area of study. |
5 | MIDGLEY et al, 2017. Essential research findings in child and adolescent counselling and psychotherapy. London: Sage Publications |
6 | MIDGLEY et al, 2009, Child Psychotherapy Research: New approaches, emerging findings. London:Routledge |