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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research Project | |||
| Reference | SSM125 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop independence in the application of the research process and to integrate the use of the research process into clinical practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Independently execute a detailed research study in a specific area relevant to the field of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate relevant literature, concepts and theories and data (primary or secondary) relevant to the field of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. |
| 3 | Synthesise evidence based arguments to inform professional practice. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate and reflect on any ethical implications or issues encountered while conducting the research study. |
| 5 | Critically evaluate findings and conclusions in relation to the advancement or contribution to the body of knowledge in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Synthesis and integration of critical analysis of literature, critical discrimination between, and reasoned choice of, different research methodologies for different purposes, ethical issues in research, data collection and analysis. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Problem solving tutorials, seminars. Each student will be allocated a project supervisor from whom they will receive tutorial support and relevant advice. The meetings will be initiated by the student and the supervisor will act as a facilitator. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 16 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 284 | 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: | Dissertation (12000 words). | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The student will submit a 12,000 word dissertation | |
| 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 any of the above |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of Doctor of Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DPsychPsych). |
| Corequisites for module | SSD002 Clinical Practice 3 |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| All students will be entitled to 8 hours supervsion from their research supervisor. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | GREENHALGH, T. 2010. How to read a paper: the basics of evidence - based medicine. Wiley-Blackwell. (electronic resource) |
| 2 | BOWLING. A., 2014. Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. Fourth Edition. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. |
| 3 | RITCHIE. J.L. et al. 2014. Qualitative research practice : a guide for social science students and researchers. 2nd Edition. London: Sage Publications. |
| 4 | DAVIES. M. 2014. Doing a successful research project : using qualitative or quantitative methods. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 5 | MORGAN, GA., 2011. IBMSPSS for introductory statistics:use and interpretation, 4th edition. Routledge Academic. (electronic resource) |