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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract
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
Barred Combinations
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.