School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
FH50089 Short research apprenticeship project |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: CW80OR20 |
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Aims: To identify, refine and focus a research question, research approach and methodology for a research project and to develop an outline protocol and project plan.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit the student will be able to: 1. Develop and justify by peer review a research question in an area suitable for conducting discrete research, (Intellectual skill, knowledge and understanding) 2. Prepare a research protocol or project plan which describes the key milestones in the completion of a research project (Intellectual skill, knowledge and understanding, professional practical skill) 3. Prepare, a research ethics proposal to a suitable and appropriate body (for example LREC, MREC or the School/University Research Ethics Committee), al (intellectual skill, professional practical skill, transferable skill) 4. Complete at least one cycle of a personal development plan and to identify goals in research and continuing professional development (professional practical skill, transferable skill) 5. Reflect on own development as a researcher within the timeframe of the PDP cycle (professional practical skill, transferable skill). Skills: See above. Content: Any area of health or related research for which an adequate level of supervision can be offered. The nature of the Short Research Apprenticeship Project is that participants 'learn-by-doing', and so they will be expected to demonstrate their ability to define a research question, design and conduct primary research. Although the research project will be on a small scale, students are required to produce a research plan and report, with reflective commentary, that conforms to acceptable standards of presentation. |