PE4S259 - Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health, Sport and Professional Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | John Giannios | ||
| Module Team: | Karl New | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To prepare students for an independent research-based project by developing skills in selecting, appraising, discriminating, using evidence and appropriate research/investigative methods to address relevant topics for investigation.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Topics may include:
Quantitative Studies
Statistical Analysis Interpretation
Interpreting the Evidence
Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews
Qualitative Studies
Evidence Appraisal: Interpreting, Weighing and Synthesising the Evidence
Audit, Governance and Quality Improvement, Health Economics
Preparing a Research Proposal: Research Committees, Consent, Ethics, Probity and Literature Review
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and interpret research to assess its application to delivery/service development. |
| LO2 | Select and apply different methodological approaches and tools to answer research questions in your field of practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding through questions not known to the candidate prior to the examination. Delivered online and time constrained to normally not more than 3 hours, the examination is set externally (e.g. EASA, ICAEW) and delivery is not managed by Academic Registry or End of module examination related to research methodologies and critical appraisal | 90 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals or Reflective journal | 0 | 1200 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources or Completion of an individual/group task related to research methodologies and critical appraisal | 0 | 1200 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject or Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to research methodologies and critical appraisal | 0 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |