Research Methods for Midwifery 2

Module overview

This module will build on your knowledge and skills from the Research Methods for Midwifery module in year 2. In that module you submitted a proposal for a service evaluation, audit, empirical research or literature review project. You will use the feedback from the assessment of that module to strengthen your proposal and conduct your project. To ensure adequate time to complete the project, this module will commence in semester 2 of year two, with the assessment submitted in year 3. You will develop skills in analysis and synthesising the findings from an inquiry in order to inform best practice. You will also develop your skills of critical appraisal and gain knowledge from a wide range of relevant literature. You will apply this to the design, execution, critique/reflection and recommendations in the reporting of the project. There will be no formal taught sessions as part of the module. You will be supported through a series of supervision seminars, individual supervision and directed/self-directed learning.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

This module comprises seminars and individual supervision sessions. The module activity is primarily self-directed.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	235
Completion of assessment task	50
Tutorial	10
Project supervision	5
Total study time	300

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Gray DE (2021). Doing Research in the Real World.

Dawn Walker (2014). An Introduction to Health Services Research: A Practical Guide.

Flick U (2011). Introducing Research Methodology; A Beginners Guide to Doing A Research Project.

Helen Aveyard (2023). Doing a literature review in health and social care : a practical guide. Open University Press.

Braun and Clarke (2013). Successful qualitative research : a practical guide for beginners. SAGE.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

To pass this module you must achieve a mark of 40% or more in each component. If you refer one of the summative assessments you will refer the module, but you are only required to retake the part that you have been unsuccessful in.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Draft essay

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback: You will receive written feedback from your supervisor.
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Paper	60%
Coursework portfolio	40%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework portfolio	40%
Paper	60%