Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Rationalise the selection of the specific problem or issue by systematic searching and critical appraisal of the relevant literature.
- Use appropriate methodologies to collect data appropriate to the aims of the project.
- Analyse, interpret, and synthesise data critically and appropriately to address the aims of the project.
- Demonstrate adherence to relevant ethical and governance requirements.
- Justify the conclusions and implications for your profession with well-reasoned arguments.
- Demonstrate the ability to disseminate your work.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 5 |
| Lecture | 9 |
| Independent Study | 533.5 |
| Seminar | 15 |
| Total study time | 562.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Purssell, E and McCrae, N (2020). How to Perform a Systematic Literature Review: A Guide for Healthcare Researchers, Practitioners and Students. SpringerLink (E-book).
Curtis E and Drennan J (2013). Quantitative Health Research: Issues and Methods. New York: Open University Press.
Green, J and Thorogood, N (2018). Qualitative Methods for Health Research. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
Boland, A, Cherry, MG & Dickson, R (2017). Doing a systematic review: a student's guide. London: Sage.
Walker D-M (2014). An Introduction to Health Services Research. A practical guide.. London: Sage Publications.
Bettany-Saltikov, J (2016). How to Do a Systematic Literature Review in Nursing: A Step-by-step Guide. London: Open University Press.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
You will complete an independent research project, and this will be assessed through the submission of a written paper of up to 5000 words, laid out in the same format of a peer reviewed journal of your choice, supported by a project file. The project file will evidence the detail of the processes you have followed to complete your project. You must achieve a mark of at least 40% in the written paper in order to pass the module. Your overall module mark will then be calculated from the mark awarded to the written paper (60% weighting) and the project file (40% weighting).Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Project plan
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: You will receive verbal feedback from the group seminar lead and your peers in your seminar group.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written paper | 60% |
| Comprehensive Project File | 40% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written paper | 60% |
| Comprehensive Project File | 40% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External