NP4S031 - Research Methods 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NP4S031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Darren Prince | ||
| Module Team: | Owain Jones, Kevin McDonald, Nova Corcoran, Anne-Marie Coll | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
- Provide a comprehensive grounding in research paradigms and methods.
- Critically consider the relationship between the research context, research question, method and knowledge development.
Content Summary
An introduction to the research process with exposure to deductive and inductive approaches to research.
An exploration of the various stages of the research process including literature reviews, sampling methods and data collection techniques
Analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative approaches
Research principles and concepts such as validity and reliability
Ethical implications of research
Critical appraisal of published research
How to develop effective research proposals
The module is delivered using a blended learning approach incorporating face-to-face teaching and supported online delivery.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 97 |
| Directed Study | 82 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically discriminate between research paradigms |
| LO2 | Critique published research seeking out its strengths and weaknesses. |
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 1 | Develop a research proposal including a critical review of relevant literature and a robust defence of the chosen method which demonstrates an understanding of the methodological issues relating to the study | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Literature/book/paper review 1 | A critical appraisal of two specified published research papers | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Literature/book/paper review 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |