Completion of Reflection, Evidence and Professional Skills 2 with a max of 60% or above
Completion of all others level 5 modules with an average of 60% or above

Lecture/seminar rooms with access to Power Point/OHPs
Internet/www
Library
Athens Accounts with comprehensive access (e.g Medline, AHMED, CINAHL, Science Direct Sports Discuss etc)
Access to RefWorks (or equivalent)
Access to Microsoft Publisher
Access to Stats Packages
Access to Research facilities suitable for undergraduate projects

Aveyard, Helen (2007). Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide. Open University Press. Maidenhead.
Greenhalgh, T. (2006). How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence Based Medicine.3rd Edition. BMJ Publishing Group. London.
Harris, M., Taylor, G and Taylor, J (2005). Catch-up Maths and Stats. For the life and medical sciences. Scion. Bloxham.
Lewith, G., Jonas, W.B. and Walach, H (eds2002). Clinical research in Complementary Therapies: Principles, Problems and Solutions. Churchill Livingstone. Edinburgh

Literature Review (5000 words) 40% (LO's 1,2 and 6)
Research proposal (1500 words) 10% (LO 3)
Research Paper (3,500 words) 40% (LO's 4 and 6)
Research Poster and Oral Presentation (15 minutes) 10% (LO's 5 and 6)

All elements must be passed

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
8 formative feedback opportunities:

Tutorial on proposed research question for literature review
Tutorial on Critical Appraisal / Initial Synthesis
Tutorial on 1st draft of Literature Review
Tutorial on 2nd draft of Literature Review
Tutorial on research proposal for primary data collection project
Tutorial on Data Analysis
Tutorial on 1st draft of project
Tutorial on 2nd draft of project

This module is focussed on the production of a research paper and poster which may be suitable for publication or presentation at an undergraduate Research Conference. The module allows students to undertake a research project in an area of personal interest. It involves a critical review of available literature and the development of a pertinent research proposal utilising appropriate methodology. The central aim of the module is to provide students with mastery in a chosen area of study which is of direct relevance to their clinical and professional practice.

The module builds on the knowledge and understanding introduced at level 4 on research philosophies, research strategies, research methodologies and critical appraisal. It covers key concepts in relation to rationale for literature reviews, hierarchy of evidence, developing research questions, designing and implementing literature searches (using electronic databases and paper based research, libraries), further critical appraisal (using validated tools), synthesis of findings, discussion of findings and writing up literature reviews in academic style. Students will use the findings from their literature review to develop a research proposal which will include justification of the aims, study hypotheses (if appropriate), detailed descriptions of study methods, data analysis and risk analysis. Following approval, students will carry out their research project. This will involve collection, collation and analysis of primary data supported by the use of appropriate computer software. Evaluation and synthesis of results in the context of the research literature and osteopathic practice and philosophy. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of their projects.

Contact Hours:
12 hours Lectures
12 hours Groupwork
12 hours Tutorials

Independent Study Hours:
34 hours Background reading
50 hours Development of Research Question/Design Literature Search/Implement Literature Search
100 hours Critical Appraisal of Selected Papers
100 hours Writing Literature Review
50 hours Development of research Proposal
100 hours Collection, Collation and Analysis of Primary data
100 hours Writing up Project
20 hours Production of Poster
10 hours Preparation of Oral Presentation