Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |