RDGY30760 Introduction to Research BHLS

Academic Year 2022/2023

The aims of this module are to:
1. introduce students to the research process
2. guide students critical appreciation of effective research
3. equip students to undertake critical evidence-based practice.

Syllabus
The module explores the process and assimilation of research through consideration of: effective literature searching and its critical analysis; formulation of a research question and development of a research strategy; application of valid and rigorous scientific methodologies; implications of selected statistical concepts to data acquisition and analysis; and presentation of research through formal writing and oral presentation.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, the student should-
• Understand, describe and critically analyse health sciences research and its applicability to clinical practice
• Refine literature searching skills and develop their ability to evaluate and critique current literature
• Understand key concepts in research design and methodologies, together with their advantages and disadvantages.
• Appreciate ethical issues in conducting different types of research and the potential implications to the research process
• Develop an in-depth understanding and be able critically analyse information sources and peer reviewed journals
• Develop an appreciation of research integrity
• Develop their critical writing, scientific presentation and referencing skills
• Understand basic statistical concepts for design and analysis of research
• Adopt a career-long, critical and positive approach to published research as the basis for evidence based good practice

Indicative Module Content:

In this module students will cover research design; principles of qualitative and quantitative research; ethics in research; research analysis; research integrity; referencing; specific research areas and methodologies relevant to their course.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

29
Seminar (or Webinar)

2
Autonomous Student Learning

94
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
A core of lectures and online learning sessions will guide students through the key aspects of designing, conducting and analysing research.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Literature Review Week 8 n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: Reflective Essay Week 12 n/a Graded No

10
Assignment: Research Proposal Week 12 n/a Graded No

50
Presentation: Literature Seminar. Week 7 n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Generally and where possible, feedback on one assignment will be available before the next assignment is submitted.

Name Role
Ms Anna Matuszak Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Maria-Luisa Mullins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr William Watson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bill Watson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer