Project Studies 1
| Module title | Project Studies 1 |
|---|---|
| Module code | PAM2005 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 20 |
| Module staff | Dr Sue Hopkins (Lecturer) Dr Robert Meertens (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 64 |
|---|
Module description
To enable you to develop a sound understanding of research terminology, methods, and principles. This module builds on the foundation of the level 1 module PAM1016 Research and evidence-based practice. It is designed to enable you to understand different research designs, to evaluate the research literature and to prepare you to undertake research at undergraduate level.
Module aims - intentions of the module
By undertaking this module you will gain an understanding and appreciation of a variety of research techniques in order to improve your ability to critically evaluate current research. These skills will contribute to the appropriate and effective planning of your PAM3004 research project.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Formulate a research question;
- 2. Select a research design that is appropriate to the research question;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Demonstrate a clear understanding of key research concepts and ethical considerations relating to medical imaging research;
- 4. Undertake a critical review of the literature, using a systematic approach on a selected topic and present it succinctly;
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Organise a programme of work;
- 6. Work collaboratively with other group members;
- 7. Write reports containing original material or analysis.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
Using appropriate resources for a literature search;
Undertaking a literature review
Selecting appropriate methodology
Formulating a research question
Ethical issues
Project management
Audit and Quality Assurance.
Data analysis
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and hypothesis testing
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 179 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 13 | 13x1-hour lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 4 | 4x1-hour seminars |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 3 | 3x1-hour practical data analysis sessions |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 1 | Tutorial support |
| Guided independent study | 5 | Directed background reading |
| Guided independent study | 174 | Reading, private study and revision |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project proposal part 1: literature review | 25 | 1000 words | 3,4,7 | Written |
| Project proposal part 2: project protocol (group submission) | 25 | 1000 words | 1,2,5,6 | Written |
| Written examination | 50 | 2 hours | 2,6,7 | iExeter and ELE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature review (25%) | Literature review (1000 words) | 3,4,7 | August/September assessment period |
| Project protocol (25%) | Protocol evaluation (1000 words) | 1,2,5,6 | August/September assessment period |
| Written examination (50%) | Written examination (2 hours) | 2,6,7 | August/September assessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Polgar S. and Thomas S.A. (2013), Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, (6th edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN: 978-0-443-07429-5
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Aveyard H. (2018), Doing a literature review in health and social care (4th edition), Open University Press, ISBN 978-0335248001
- Braun V & Clarke V (2013), Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners, Sage, ISBN 9781847875815
- Day R.A (2012), How to write and publish a scientific paper (7th edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781107670747
- Denscombe M. (2014), The Good Research Guide: for Small-scale Social Research Projects (5th edition), Open University Press, ISBN 978-0335264704
- Field A. (2017), Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (5th edition), Sage, ISBN 978-1526419521
- Gunn C. (2001), Using Maths in Health Sciences, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780443070747
- Hicks C. (2009), Research methods for clinical therapists: Applied project design and analysis (5th edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780702029981
- Pallant J. (2016), SPSS Survival Manual (6th edition), Open University, ISBN 978-0335261543
- Salkind N.J. (2016), Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel (4th edition), Sage, ISBN 9781483374109
| Credit value | 20 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 10 |
| Module pre-requisites | PAM1016 |
| Module co-requisites | N/A |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/09/2004 |
| Last revision date | 24/07/2019 |