F107502BR - Work Based Project Skills and Strategies 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: F107502BR
Module Title: Work Based Project Skills and Strategies
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Therapeutic Studies
Module Leader: Michael Kay
Module Team: Stephanie Upcott
First Intended Intake: SEP 2013 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2017
Valid To 31 Aug 2019

Module Aims

Broaden and deepen students’ understanding of approaches to research appropriate to their practice situation and subject of study.

Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking, utilising the students’ knowledge and skills through application in the practice situation

Develop an ethical & professional approach to critical reflective practice and research projects

Content Summary

Drawing up research project proposals

Evaluation of a range of research methods including action research, surveys, interviews, focus groups

Critical Reflective Practice approaches and techniques, within research activity

Critique and analysis and evaluation of projects and methods

Analysis and critique of policies, reports and official documents related to the area of study

Qualitative research methods such as thematic and IPA

Reviewing relevant literature

Writing research project reports

Making an effective argument

Ethical and risk considerations

Using appropriate software for compilation, analysis and presentation of data.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 22
Tutorial 6
Practical classes and workshops 8
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 64
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Produce a detailed research proposal, using relevant IT packages, analyzing and synthesizing research data for a practice based project.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to select, review, analyse and critique relevant literature, using appropriate methods to plan a research project within the practice placement setting.
LO3 Using relevant IT packages where applicable, analyse and synthesise research data to produce a written report of the research project.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Assignment (CW) Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 Research Project Proposal with relevant supporting documentation. This will include a research question and recognised proposal format. 0 1500 30 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Project (CW) 1 A counselling-based Project based on the Student’s professional and ethical practice within their counselling placement. A written review of the literature to support the research proposal for a workplace project. 0 3500 70 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1
Project (CW) 1

Reading List

BRAUN, V., CLARKE, V. (2013). Successful Qualitative Research a practical guide for beginners. London: Sage

FINK, A. (2010). Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From Paper to the Internet. 3rd edn. London: Sage.

KUMAR, R. (2014). Research Methodology A step-by-step guide for beginners. 4th edn. London: Sage

McCLEOD, J. (2011) Qualitative Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2nd Ed. London: Sage

SANDERS, P., WILKINS, P. (2010). First Steps in Practitioner Research A guide to understanding and doing research in counselling and health and social care. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books

Mcmillan, K and Weyers J (2011). How to write dissertations and project reports. Pearson 2nd edition

Howitt, D and Cramer D (2014). Introduction to research methods in psychology. Pearson 4th edition

CRESWELL, J. (2009). Research design: qualitative and quantitative approaches. 3rd edn. London: Sage.

GRAY, D. (2009). Doing Research in the Real World 2nd ed. London: Sage.

Howitt, D (2016) Introduction to qualitative research methods in psychology . Pearson 3rd edition

McLEOD,J. (2011) Doing Counselling Research 2nd Edition, London: Sage Publications.

THOMAS, G. (2009). How to do your Research Project A Guide for Students in Education and Applied Social Sciences. London: Sage