Module overview
This module is designed as an introduction to the different aspects that comprise cancer research, allowing students to gain critical thinking, effective communication and study design skills that will prepare the students to undertake and direct a significant research project.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify importance of citations, where to find the correct reference and how to incorporate citations in reports, scientific articles and thesis
- Know basics of enterprise, IP and commercialisation
- Use key software for data analysis
- Perform as an effective team member and team leader
- Effectively manage your time and be efficient in the workplace
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Engage in self-directed and group learning .
- Critically evaluate peer-reviewed research literature .
- Enhance communication skills to a scientific and lay audience through written and oral presentations .
- Demonstrate and apply key principles of study design, including hypothesis generation and statistical analysis, in scientific and clinical research.
- Understand the importance and value of different research methods
Syllabus
The module will be comprised of sessions covering the key research skills themes such as; research study design and hypothesis generation, statistical analysis, critical appraisal of peer-reviewed research as well as scientific and lay audience communication of research.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be comprised of a variety of teaching and learning methods to promote a range of skills and meet the different learning styles of the course participants and will be delivered on-site.
The module is highly interactive to ensure students develop the skills and understanding required for research. Teaching will include interactive lectures and workshops on the different themed topics outlined in the syllabus content, delivered by a range of academic, clinical and industrial professionals. In addition, there will be small group journal clubs with exercises to develop interpretation of data and critique of cancer research and allowing for peer-peer interaction and learning. There will also be discussions and exercises surrounding study design, hypothesis generation, statistical analysis and clinical trials.
Online virtual learning environments will support independent learning through use of Blackboard and Q&A forums to promote and enhance student learning.
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 120 |
Workshops | 30 |
Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Written scientific abstract
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Critical evaluation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research Design Proposal | 50% |
Critical evaluation | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Critical evaluation | 100% |