A blended learning approach with,
Contact Hours: (12)
9 hours Lead lectures
3 hours Group and individual tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (138)
100 Hours with access to materials on Blackboard VLE and assignment work
38 hours Self directed study

A critical analysis and evaluation of a primary piece of evidence identified from the literature search for an identified area of practice from the student's area of expertise which demonstrates the students ability to review the paper. Particular reference should be made to comparisons and contrasts in the relevant literature - 2500 words (addressing all LO's)

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Group workshop on literature search and review
Group workshop in the critical analysis of the evidence base

Students will study application of key concepts and approaches to the review of the evidence base for their practice area, including, how to conduct a literature search and review, critical appraisal of the evidence presented in the literature. The skills of critical reading, precise, paraphrasing and writing a critical analysis of a chosen piece of literature. The written communication of that critical analysis and the results of the appraisal of the evidences from one article identified during the review of the literature. The levels of evidence and their appropriateness to clinical practice.

Blackboard VLE
Library
IT Resources

Gomm R., & Davies C., (2000) Using Evidence in Health and Social CareThe Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London
Greenhalgh T 2001 How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine BMJ Publishing Group London.
Polit D, Beck C.T. & Hungler B. P. (2007) Generating and Assessing evidence for nursing Practice. 8th Ed, Lippincott. Williams and Wilkins Philadelphia
Creme P and ea M.(2008) Writing at University: A guide for students 3rd Edition. Open University Press, Maidenhead.