Module Descriptors
RESEARCH APPRECIATION FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
PPDE60267
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Maxine Cromar-Hayes
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Access to IT facilities including the internet
Access to VLE blackboard
Access to VLE blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Guided Independent Study: (148 hours)
70 hours online and offline reading/ searching materials
20 Hours guided study engaging with material provided on Blackboard
18 hours engagement with discussion forum
40 hours assignment writing
2 hours tutorial support via e-mail/ discussion forums
70 hours online and offline reading/ searching materials
20 Hours guided study engaging with material provided on Blackboard
18 hours engagement with discussion forum
40 hours assignment writing
2 hours tutorial support via e-mail/ discussion forums
Module Texts
Argyrous, G. (2011) Statistics for Research. 3rd edn. London: Sage
Cohen, L., Manion. L, & Morrison, K. (2011) Research Methods in Education. 7th edn. London: Routledge
Oliver, P. (2010) The Students Guide to Research Ethics. 2nd edn. Berkshire: Open University Press
Rumsey, S. (2008) How to find information: A guide for researchers. 2nd edn. Berkshire: Open University Press
Cohen, L., Manion. L, & Morrison, K. (2011) Research Methods in Education. 7th edn. London: Routledge
Oliver, P. (2010) The Students Guide to Research Ethics. 2nd edn. Berkshire: Open University Press
Rumsey, S. (2008) How to find information: A guide for researchers. 2nd edn. Berkshire: Open University Press
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment of research in health and social care practice 3000 words (assessing all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided via group presentation and discussion
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided via group presentation and discussion
Module Indicative Content
In relation to health and social care research this module will seek to enable the student to develop an understanding of:
Research methods and methodology (and a thorough understanding of the difference)
Research paradigms
Epistemology- truth
Reflexivity in research
Ethics (as a process) and -
Ethical sensitivity
Understanding data collection - traditional/ contemporary approaches
Data analysis - differing approaches to the analysis of data (in keeping with the overall research paradigm and methodology)
Research methods and methodology (and a thorough understanding of the difference)
Research paradigms
Epistemology- truth
Reflexivity in research
Ethics (as a process) and -
Ethical sensitivity
Understanding data collection - traditional/ contemporary approaches
Data analysis - differing approaches to the analysis of data (in keeping with the overall research paradigm and methodology)