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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-09-01

Module Leader:

Gill Waring

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Professional Body Requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Synopsis

This module builds on the evidence and research modules in years 1 and 2, enabling you to systematically undertake a literature review based on the research proposal developed in year 2. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a detailed literature review, drawing on your knowledge of qualitative, quantitative and mixed … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The module will utilise a range of guided independent study activities, comprising asynchronous materials to support online and on-campus tutorials and project supervision (2 hours on campus). You will be expected to undertake significant independent study.

Outline Syllabus

The specific content of the report will depend on the topic under investigationTutorial guidance will be provided in areas such as instrumentation, ethical considerations, enhanced search strategies, data collection, data extraction, analysis, and research method designGroup supervision will be availableSupport to undertake a literature reviewPresenting and dissemination of researchUnderstanding collaborative … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically review appropriate literature and relate it to the research area.
2.
Critically understand the methods used in their literature review.
3.
Make an effective contribution to the work of a group to undertake a literature review.
4.
Write a fully referenced literature review in a style suitable for publication.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written draft

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

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. Consent should be obtained from individual service-users for use of any of their personal health information.

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