Research Project

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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 Applied Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Baskar Pitty Theagarayan

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Seminar

Professional Body Requirements

General Optical Council

Synopsis

The module will highlight the concepts, philosophy and ethos of using research to provide evidence of best practice. Students will be offered projects related to the research of the academic staff and/or of local optometry practitioners working in collaboration with staff on a variety of optometry related disciplines. Students will … For more content click the Read More button below. Students will design their research study, obtain their own data and provide their own interpretations to generate a discussion of their results and present conclusions. This will be submitted in the form of a dissertation. In addition, students will present their work using an oral format.

Students will gain an appreciation of the use of literature searching and how their review of this literature generates and consolidates a hypothesis. They will gain an insight into different research methodologies so that they can design research studies and will be provided with methods on how to interpret their data (with a focus on statistical tests).

Students will design their research study, obtain their own data and provide their own interpretations to generate a discussion of their results and present conclusions. This will be submitted in the form of a dissertation. In addition, students will present their work using an oral format.

Learning Strategy

Students will work closely with a designated supervisor (academic staff, optometry practitioner) to carry out research projects. This will help prepare them for future careers in optometry practice, industry or academia. Where appropriate, in addition to the supervisor, a mentor (such as a PhD student) will be allocated to guide … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Thematic analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data.Project design.Data collection, analysis and presentation.Presentation methods.Ethical considerations: ethics of research, Good Clinical Practice.Health and safety issues.Project management: collection of data, analysis of the results.Complete a research study and submit a dissertation and present an oral communication.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to recognise the contribution research makes to the development of knowledge.

be able to identify the components and issues involved with a research project, including ethical considerations, critically review of literature, research methodologies and interpretation of the results.

be able to plan and carry out a research programme which will rigorously test a hypothesis.

be able to demonstrate self-direction and the ability to work in an independent and self-motivated way towards the conclusion of a research project.

be able to critically interpret results, draw appropriate conclusions and highlight limitations in relation to the project context.

be able to disseminate their research findings through a variety of formats including a written dissertation and oral presentation.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Dissertation/Thesis/Design Thesis (Written)

Description:*8,000 words max for literature review and *6000 words max for experimental projects. *Excludes title page, abstract, acknowledgements, list of contents, references,and appendices) The dissertation will be marked by the supervisor and a second marker – a third marker will be used if there is a >10% difference.

Assessment Weight:70

Assessment Length:8000 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment Criteria

The module handbook will provide additional guidance for students on the specific assessment criteria and marking schedules applied to individual pieces of work in line with standard university grading practices. Marks scored in both dissertation and oral presentation will be aggregated. Minimum pass is 50% for the overall module. Where … For more content click the Read More button below.

Marks scored in both dissertation and oral presentation will be aggregated. Minimum pass is 50% for the overall module.

Where a student has failed to reach a satisfactory standard in the module they will be required to resubmit all elements (oral presentation and written report) of the assessment.

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