School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
FH60086 Research project design and development |
| Credits: 12 |
| Level: Doctoral |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: OR 20%, PF 80% |
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Aims: To provide a framework for the ongoing development of the individual's research project.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit the student will be able to: 1. Refine and further develop the individual research question and present the outline of your developing ideas to peers (Intellectual skill, knowledge and understanding, transferable skill) 2. Maintain and amend a research protocol or project plan which describes the continuing key milestones in the completion of a novel research project (Intellectual skill, knowledge and understanding, professional practical skill) 3. Prepare an outline literature review for the area of your interest and summarise the key findings that impact upon your research question (intellectual 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. Critically review and comment on the research designs and plans of other students and respond to comments and suggestions made by other participants on your own project proposals 6. Reflect on own development as a researcher within the timeframe of the PDP cycle (professional practical skill, transferable skill) 7. Participate in discussion and debate about developments at the forefront of health policy and practice (intellectual skill, professional practical skill). Skills: See above. Content: * Developing your research question * Valuing literature and the meaning of data * Communicating and Presenting research ideas * Discussion of current service developments * Skills for the competent researcher - Teaching skills - Communication skills - Team working. |