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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2020-03-01

Module Leader:

Alice Keely

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Seminar

Requirements

Synopsis

This module provides the opportunity for you to develop your academic skills and introduces you to research and evidence-based practice. The module is also designed to develop your skills in critical thinking, reasoning and reflection that are vital to contemporary midwifery practice. You will be assessed by one piece of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

A student centred approach will be used with a mix of lectures and group work/seminars to enable students to apply their learning. They will also use shared experiences and reflection to review their learning. Varying blended teaching and learning strategies will be utilised including lectures, group work and group discussions … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Information retrieval skills.Searching the literature and an introduction to using different databases.Study skills, academic writing skills/referencing, academic integrity.Learning styles/strategies, time management.Introduction to evidence based practice/research awareness.Introduction to qualitative and quantitative approaches to researchIntroduction to auditIntroduction to methods of data collectionIntroduction to research ethics and governanceReading research and an introduction to … For more content click the Read More button below.  

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate academic writing skills, appropriate referencing and reflection.
2.
Identify and distinguish between different approaches to research, including ethical considerations in research.
3.
Reflect on and discuss their learning from midwifery practice.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

Summative Assessment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment 3: In-Class Test

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected.Both components are under coursework conditionsStudents will be required to pass both components to gain credit … For more content click the Read More button below.

My Reading

Reading List