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RDGY30870

Academic Year 2025/2026

Introduction to Research and Evidence-based Practice in Radiography (RDGY30870)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, the student should:
• Understand, describe and critically analyse current radiography and health sciences research and its applicability to clinical practice, with the ability to define evidence based 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
• Understand the principles of evidence-based practice and apply them to critically read, evaluate, and use research papers to support informed practice decisions.
• 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

27
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

127

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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: Literature review. Each student is expected to engage in group work. Failure to engage in group work will result in failing the assessment component. The use of GAI for creating content is restricted. Week 8 Graded No
30
 No
Group Work Assignment: Research proposal. Each student is expected to engage in group work. Failure to engage in group work will result in failing the assessment component. The use of GAI for creating content is restricted. Week 12 Graded No
50
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: In class assessment addressing various research principles and methods. Week 8 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mrs Martina Bonner Mullaney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Geraldine Redmond Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 23, 24, 25, 30, 32 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 26, 29 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Mon 13:00 - 15:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Thurs 09:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Thurs 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 32 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
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