Research Project for AHPs

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Rationalise the selection of a problem to be studied by structured search and critical appraisal of relevant literature.
• Evaluate your inquiry with respect to the trustworthiness of the results, by identifying strengths and limitations of the process.
• Describe the processes involved in your data collection, relating your choice of methods to the aims of your inquiry.
• Demonstrate an ability to present and disseminate information in an informative and succinct way.
• Produce an analysis relevant to your inquiry, and explain how this helps answer your inquiry.
• Interpret your results, place these into the context of other research, and evaluate the relevance to your profession.
• Show your ability to adhere to ethical and governance requirements when conducting an inquiry.

This module will build on and consolidate your knowledge and skills from the Research Methods module, allowing you to carry out and disseminate your project.

Teaching and learning methods

This module involves independent study, working on your project. This is supported by supervision meetings, action learning groups and seminars.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Dawn-Marie Walker. An Introduction to Health Services Research.

Pranee Liamputtong. Research Methods in Health: Foundations for Evidence-based Practice.

Ann Bowling. Research Methods in Health.

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