PE3S009 - Project Module 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE3S009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Project Module | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Griffiths | ||
| Module Team: | Owain Jones, Tanya Phillips, Tania Davies, Karyn Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100476 - health and social care | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module aims to encourage students to develop expert knowledge in a health related area by carrying out an extended research project. Students will be tasked with identifying a valid research question, designing a methodology appropriate for the topic, analysing research data and drawing conclusions. In doing so, this module aims to enhance students’ research skills; develop project management skills; encourage advanced analytical and problem solving skills; enhance report writing skills; and promote goal directed independent learning.
Content Summary
Project management
Writing effective literature reviews
Quantitative and Qualitative research methods
Types of research: primary, secondary, empirical, experimental
Carrying out secondary data analysis and meta-analysis
Data analysis for both quantitative and qualitative research designs
Evaluation methods
Critical discussion and evaluation
Making an effective argument
Drawing appropriate conclusions
Making recommendations for practice
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Be able to identify a research question related to a contemporary health issue health and design an appropriate study employing appropriate research methods for the topic. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate and discuss research findings and make appropriate evidence based recommendations for practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 2 | Project report detailing the findings of the research proposed in assignment 1 | 0 | 3000 | 80 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Identify a valid and appropriate research question, in discussion with project supervisor, and provide a rationale for the research and brief plan for the research | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |