RESEARCH FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (ACCELERATED) - 2019/0
Module code: NURM164
Module provider
School of Health Sciences
Module Leader
WHITE Nikki (Health Sci.)
Number of Credits: 30
ECTS Credits: 15
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Personal Tutorial Hours: 8
Independent Learning Hours: 252
Lecture Hours: 24
Seminar Hours: 8
Module Availability
Year long
Module content
Literature Searching
Literature Review
Qualitative Research Design & Methods
Quantitative Research Design & Methods
Ethics
Critical Appraisal
Research Proposals
Writing for Publication & Dissemination of Research
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | DISSERTATION - 8000 WORDS | 100 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
Students will complete a dissertation comprising a comprehensive literature review and a research proposal related to an area of interest within the student’s scope of practice. Students will not be expected to undertake the research proposed. The word count of the dissertation = 8000 words (pass mark 50%)
Module aims
- The module enables students to critically appraise research. Students will further develop the skills to appraise evidence for health, care and wellbeing, therefore enabling them to become competent at employing research and evidence based practice
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Understand the process of conducting a focused literature review in order to deepen understanding of a particular area within your field of practice and identify gaps in knowledge | KC |
| 002 | Enhance the skill of developing and applying an appropriate search strategy and eligibility criteria to identify, select, critically review and appraise literature within your field of practice | K |
| 003 | Build on and further develop your ability to critically review and appraise literature that has used different study designs, methodologies and methods. | C |
| 004 | Develop your ability to construct and write a research proposal clearly justifying all methodological choices and drawing on existing, relevant theory. | K |
| 005 | Demonstrate an understanding of the funding environment, the broader policy and practice context within which research is conducted | C |
| 006 | Demonstrate a critical awareness of ethical issues in conducting research; relevant ethical and regulatory approvals; and ‘good clinical practice’ principles. | KCT |
| 007 | Demonstrate how patient and public involvement is an essential part of the research process enabling research to be identified, prioritised, designed, conducted and disseminated | T |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
Lectures
Seminar
Groupwork
Debate
E-Learning
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: NURM164
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse - Adult Nursing) PGDip(NURSES PRE-REG SEP) | Year-long | Core | Each unit of assessment must be passed at 50% to pass the module |
| Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse - Children's Nursing) PGDip(NURSES PRE-REG SEP) | Year-long | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
| Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) PGDip(NURSES PRE-REG SEP) | Year-long | Core | Each unit of assessment must be passed at 50% to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2019/0 academic year.