Service-related Research Project
Module title | Service-related Research Project |
---|---|
Module code | PSYD052 |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
Credits | 60 |
Module staff | Dr Janet Smithson (Lecturer) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Duration: Weeks | 1-12 | 0-12 | 0-S5 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 16 |
---|
Module description
This module allows you to put the research knowledge and skills you are learning into practice by undertaking a small project within your work environment. The project may be an audit or primary research, but should be linked to your area of practice.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the knowledge and skills required to conduct a small scale applied clinical research project for patient benefit.On completion you should have acquired a basic understanding of research design, data gathering, analysis and the presentation of results. You will be familiar with related questions of feasibility and ethics.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Design and undertake innovative clinical research projects competently and independently, taking into account questions of ethics and feasibility.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 2. Evidence great depth and systematic understanding of a substantial body of knowledge in clinical research practice, and produce peer reviewed standard publication quality clinical research;
- 3. Synthesise new approaches to contribute to the development of methodology and understanding in clinical research practice;
- 4. Communicate complex and contentious information clearly and effectively to specialists and non-specialists, acting as an effective clinical research consultant.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work proactively with others to formulate solutions;
- 6. Function independently and self-critically as a learner, using a wide range of learning resources to guide and support the learning and development of others.
Syllabus plan
Introduction to service-related clinical research process.
Collaboration with and involvement of users in service-related research.
Research tutorials (5 x 2 hours).
Group Action Learning Sets facilitated by module convenors (10 x 3.5 hours).
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
---|---|---|
80 | 520 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
---|---|---|
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 40 | Lectures, workshops and group tutorials |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 20 | Supervision and individual tutorials |
Guided independent study | 520 | Project data collection and writing up |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
---|---|---|---|
Research Diary | 2000 words | 3, 5, 6 | Review with research tutor |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
---|---|---|
100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
---|---|---|---|---|
Both summative assessments must be passed individually to pass the module. | 0 | |||
Service-related Research Project Report (Journal publication format) | 80 | 5,000 words maximum | 1, 2, 3, 5 ,6 | Written response from markers |
Poster and presentation | 20 | A1 poster format | 4 | Peer review and written response from markers |
0 | ||||
0 | ||||
0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
---|---|---|---|
Service-related Research Project Report (Journal publication format) | Service-related Research Project Report (Journal publication format) | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 | 3-6 weeks |
Poster Presentation | Poster presentation | 4 | 3-6 weeks |
Re-assessment notes
A tutorial with your supervisor is advised to discuss reassessment requirements prior to resubmission. Resubmit including track changes or highlighting showing changes, also with a letter to the marker.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
American Psychological Association. (2019) Publication manual (7th ed). American Psychological Association. https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf
Bryman, A. (2015). Social research methods. Oxford UuniversityPpress.
*Denscombe, M. (2003) The good research guide for small-scale social research projects (2nded). Open University Press.
Field, A. (2013). Discovering statistics using SPSS (4th ed.). Sage.
Harper, D., & Thompson, A. R. (Eds.). (2011). Qualitative research methods in mental health and psychotherapy: A guide for students and practitioners. John Wiley & Sons.
Kazdin, A. E. (ed.) (2003) Methodological issues and strategies in clinical research. (3rd ed). American Psychological Association.
Peat, J. K., Mellis, C., Williams, K., & Xuan, W. (2020).â?¯Health science research: A handbook of quantitative methods. Routledge.
Robson, C. (2002) Real world research: A resource for social scientists and practitioner researchers (2nded). Blackwell.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
you can find methodology references; lecture PowerPoints (usually with references on the final slide) and guides to research on the programme ELE pages.
Research methods presentations and tutorials. Psychology Research Ethics Committee ELE site, , e-Learning resources.
Credit value | 60 |
---|---|
Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | PSYD050, PSYD051, PASYD057 |
NQF level (module) | 8 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 13/03/2013 |
Last revision date | 13/02/2023 |