Research Project for MSc

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Analyse, interpret, and synthesise data critically and appropriately to address the aims of the project.
• Use appropriate methodologies to collect data appropriate to the aims of the project.
• Demonstrate adherence to relevant ethical and governance requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to disseminate your work.
• Rationalise the selection of the specific problem or issue by systematic searching and critical appraisal of the relevant literature.
• Justify the conclusions and implications for your profession with well-reasoned arguments.

The module comprises of 10 hours of lectures and 5 three-hour research group seminars. The lectures and seminars prepare students for the range of skills required to undertake their independent research project. Supervisors will offer 5 further hours of 1-1 support.

You will achieve the learning outcomes of this module through one of three routes.

1.An evidence based project

2.A qualitative or quantitative project (subject to relevant approvals and feasibility).

3.A secondary data analysis project (subject to relevant approvals and feasibility).

Students will be able to undertake an empirical research project ONLY when the project is demonstrated to be feasible.

Teaching and learning methods

This module requires completion of an independent research project facilitating learning in relation to subject topic and research methods (practical and theoretical).

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Green J and Thorogood N (2018). Qualitative Methods for Health Research. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Purssell, E and McCrae, N (2020). How to Perform a Systematic Literature Review: A Guide for Healthcare Researchers, Practitioners and Students. SpringerLink (E-book).

Walker D-M (Ed) (2014). An Introduction to Health Services Research. A practical guide.. London: Sage.

Bettany-Saltikov, J (2016). How to Do a Systematic Literature Review in Nursing: A Step-by-step Guide. London: Open University Press.

Curtis, E and Drennan J (2013). Quantitative Health Research: Issues and Methods. New York: Open University Press.

Boland, A, Cherry, MG and Dickson, R (2017). Doing a systematic review: a student's guide. London: Sage.

Assessment strategy

You will complete an independent research project, and this will be assessed through the submission of a written paper of up to 5000 words, laid out in the same format of a peer reviewed journal of your choice, supported by a project file. The project file will evidence the detail of the processes you have followed to complete your project.

You must achieve mark of at least 50% in the written paper in order to pass the module. Your overall module mark will then be calculated from the mark awarded to the written paper (60% weighting) and the project file (40% weighting).

Formative

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

Summative

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

Referral

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

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External