AU3D005 - Practice Based Dissertation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU3D005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Practice Based Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Bridie Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Cheryl Phillips, Ray Higginson, Meirion Williams, Owena Simpson, Pamela Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop and enhance student’s professional practice relating to their sphere of work. This will enable the student to apply critical and analytical approaches to the application of theoretical knowledge relevant to their own area of practice and evaluate and synthesise a diverse range of information.
Content Summary
The nature, content and focus of the dissertation will develop from detailed negotiation between the individual student and the assigned supervising tutor. The dissertation may incorporate and further develop themes already addressed within the course or the student will decide to choose a theme that they would like to further explore in relation to their own clinical practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Independent Study | 332 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Access, organise and analyse data relevant to their area of study. Critically examine, analyse and review the appropriate evidence, demonstrating how this evidence will influence their practice. Critically appraising current practices and developing their clinical expertise through the application of evidence-based practice |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD000086 | Applied Physiology of the Acute and Critically Ill Adult | co-requisite |
| MOD004134 | Legal and Professional Issues in Caring for the Acute and Critically Ill | co-requisite |
| MOD002432 | Care and Management of the Acute and Critically Ill Adult | co-requisite |
| MOD002433 | Psychological Consequences of Acute and Critical Illness | co-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Produce a 12,000 word dissertation that requires an in depth exploration of a negotiated topic relevant to the student’s practice. The study must address the relationship between the theory that underpins the student’s practice and its application to practice | 0 | 12000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ||