Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate relevant information to inform your understanding of Midwifery.
- Describe basic statistical and qualitative approaches used in the analysis of data relevant to a proposed project.
- Demonstrate sound ethical principles when planning a research project or service evaluation.
- Develop skills in carrying out systematic evidence searches using relevant databases.
- Demonstrate your understanding and application of research design and approach used to answer your research question.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop questions relevant to clinical practice that can be answered by undertaking research OR evidence synthesis.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Assessment tasks | 50 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 30 |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
G.R. Williamson, Andrew Whittaker (2019). Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students. Learning Matters.
Carroll Siu and Huguette Comerasamy (2013). Doing a research project in nursing & midwifery : a basic guide to research using the literature review methodology. Los Angeles: SAGE.
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. London: SAGE.
Blaxter, Hughes and Tight (2010). How to Research. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Dawn-Marie Walker (2014). An Introduction to health services research. London: SAGE.
Helen Aveyard (2023). Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Smith, Flowers and Larkin (2021). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. London: SAGE.
Kader Parahoo (2014). Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave.
Maxine Offredy and Peter Vickers (2010). Developing a Healthcare Research Proposal: An Interactive Student Guide. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Denise F Polit, Cheryl Tatano Beck (2022). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. Wolters Kluwer.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass this module you must achieve a mark of 40% or more.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Project plan
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Students will be provided with written feedback on their project plan.
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Project Protocol | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Project Protocol | 100% |