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On completion of this module the student will have the skills and knowledge to:
1. Distinguish the philosophical underpinnings and theoretical frameworks/perspectives of healthcare enquiry and analyse how these influence the subsequent conduct of research and enquiry
2. Critically review, analyse and synthesise pertinent literature, including interpretation of findings
3. Formulate appropriate research/review questions or hypotheses relating to a defined healthcare problem
4. Explore a variety of enquiry methodologies, data analytical processes and procedures so as to address identified research question(s)
5. Justify the choice of a research design that address the identified research question(s)
6. Become familiar with the relevant institutional ethics committee guidelines and outline the ethical principles that will underlie the proposed research study
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Small Group | 15 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 75 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
| Online Learning | 20 |
| Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Students will peer review and provide constructive feedback on four (4) other anonymous student’s draft research protocols using guided templates | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
| Project: Students will develop a research protocol on a topic of relevance to their own practice throughout the first 8 weeks of term. Students will prepare a poster presentation of their protocol (1200 words) | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 40 |
| Assignment: Students will be given a choice of 2 research papers and will be asked to critically appraise one of the papers using an appropriate appraisal tool (2000 words) | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | Yes | 40 |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
This module aims to integrate feedback strategies and opportunities for feedback through. Three main mechanisms will be used: 1) Bi-weekly tutorials/workshops, which will involve group discussions and Q&As. Alternate weeks will include office hours if students require additional feedback or support. 2) Peer review activities as part of assignment. During the trimester, students will submit a draft of a portion of their assignment. After-which, peer feedback strategies will be used for students to support each other's project development, and also develop their critical analysis skills. Students will then have opportunities to revise their assignment based on feedback, prior to submission for grading. 3) Post-assessment, class feedback will be provided within approximately 20 working days of submission. Individualised feedback will be provided for assessments when final grades are released.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Assoc Professor Aoife De Brún | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Brynne Gilmore | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Lisa Rogers | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |