Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe basic statistical and qualitative approaches used in the analysis of data relevant to a proposed project.
- Critically evaluate relevant information to inform your understanding of Midwifery.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop questions relevant to clinical practice that can be answered by undertaking research OR evidence synthesis.
- Develop skills in carrying out systematic evidence searches using relevant databases.
- Demonstrate sound ethical principles when planning a research project or service evaluation.
- Demonstrate your understanding and application of research design and approach used to answer your research question.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessment tasks | 50 |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 30 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Helen Aveyard (2023). Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Dawn-Marie Walker (2014). An Introduction to health services research. London: SAGE.
Carroll Siu and Huguette Comerasamy (2013). Doing a research project in nursing & midwifery : a basic guide to research using the literature review methodology. Los Angeles: SAGE.
Helen Aveyard (2023). Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide. Open University Press.
Maxine Offredy and Peter Vickers (2010). Developing a Healthcare Research Proposal: An Interactive Student Guide. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Kader Parahoo (2014). Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave.
Denise F Polit, Cheryl Tatano Beck (2022). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. Wolters Kluwer.
G.R. Williamson, Andrew Whittaker (2019). Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students. Learning Matters.
Braun and Clarke (2013). Successful Qualitative Research: a practical guide for beginners. London: SAGE.
Smith, Flowers and Larkin (2021). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. London: SAGE.
Blaxter, Hughes and Tight (2010). How to Research. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass this module you must achieve a mark of 40% or more.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Project plan
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Students will be provided with written feedback on their project plan.
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Project Protocol | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Project Protocol | 100% |