This dissertation module focuses on students demonstrating knowledge and skills as they relate to mental health and research, via a portfolio project. The dissertation will comprise a portfolio assessment and associated independent learning activity commensurate with developing independent research activity. A combination of research methods specific portfolio learning, and a selection of potential project design topic areas will be offered. The projects will focus on planning, proposal, and initial research activity relevant to non-laboratory research including policy reviewing, conceptual analyses, systematic reviewing and meta-analyses or a combination of these areas. The available topics will link to the research undertaken within the IMH. The exact nature of the research development project may vary based on student selection, but the learning outcomes encapsulate the skills gleaned during their dissertation project.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Critically evaluate the current literature in the area of their research project
Apply this knowledge in an original way to planning a project, through evaluation and selection of relevant applicable techniques
Appraise, design, and justify research methodology, data analysis strategy, and/or plan/execute critical analysis in the context of the area of research
Present their research activity in a written format accessible to a scientifically literate but non-specialised audience
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
80% end of course assignment: coursework (e.g., detailed project proposal or report) min. 6000 - max. 10000 words or equivalent) 20% In course assignment: self-activated timed examination- (e.g. SAQ or MCQ)
Reassessment:
Reassessment commensurate with other dissertation modules. Resitting of any examination-based assessments and resubmission of dissertation coursework.
