Students on this module will develop the skills needed to produce a systematised literature review or a project report, relevant to nursing practice. Students will learn through lectures and with the support and guidance of a research supervisor who will support and advise on choosing a topic of relevance to nursing practice. Students will then either: i) conduct a review from an evidence-based practice perspective, devise and implement a systematic search strategy and undertake a critical review of the body of research; or ii) conduct a project that makes use of research skills, using justified and appropriate methods. They are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the research process and ethics, and the ability to consider the impact of quality on health and social care research.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Justify choice of topic and its relevance to health and social care. (Dissertation [BNurs]/Assignment [MNurs])
Justify and apply appropriate research methods to achieve a stated aim/answer a research question. (Dissertation [BNurs] / Assignment [MNurs])
Appraise the quality and consider the ethics of research employed to address health and social care issues. (Dissertation [BNurs] / Assignment [MNurs])
Draw logical and justifiable conclusions based on inquiry or evidential findings. (Dissertation [BNurs] / Assignment [MNurs])
Apply evidence to health and social care practice. (Dissertation [BNurs] / Assignment [MNurs])
Assessment
24139-01 : Dissertation - 8000 words : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Systematised literature review OR Project report 8,000 words (100%)
Reassessment:
Systematised literature review OR Project report 8,000 words (100%)