Module: Reading Health Research 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Reading Health Research 1
Module Code	NS163
School	38
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Tracey Harrington Semester 2: Tracey Harrington Autumn: Tracey Harrington
Module Teachers	Tracey Harrington
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module focuses on research and its relatedness to the broad concept of health. Students will understand the research process and will be encouraged to develop their academic writing skills and to gain an understanding of the range of research study designs through reading health research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appreciate the term “research” and its relevance to health along the life continuum
2. Understand the research process and become familiar with various research methodologies.
3. Critically read and discuss health related research

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Lectures
Online activity	8	LETS tutorials DCU Library
Assignment Completion	2	Group work for Continuous Assessment
Assignment Completion	15	Individual assignment
Independent Study	80	Independent study
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to health research and critical appreciation of the research process

Critically read papers/reports/books employing quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

Introduction to quantitative study designs

Introduction to qualitative study designs

Development of skills to effectively search for content using online resources and skills to evaluate information source

Academic writing skills, academic integrity and referencing using the DCU Harvard convention

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Continuous assessment will take the form of individual and group assessment based on reading selected academic papers, understanding research methods employed and undertaking online tutorials related to academic integrity.	100%	Other

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Aveyard, H. Sharp, P.: 2013, A Beginners Guide to Evidence Based Practice, 2nd, Open University Press, Maidenhead, 0335246729
Bowling, A.: 2014, Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services, 4th, Open University Press, Maidenhead, 0335262740
Gray E.D.: 2018, Doing Research in the Real World, 4th, SAGE Publications, London,
Guest G, Naney E (Eds): 2015, Public Health Research Methods, SAGE Publications, Callifornia, 9781452241333
Jacobsen K: 2016, Introduction to health research methods, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Massachusetts, 9784435000
Kumar R: 2019, Research methodology a step by step guide for beginners, 5th, SAGE Publications, London,
Moule, P. Aveyard, H. Goodman, M.: 2017, Nursing Research, Sage publications, London,
Pande A: 2014, Wombs in Labor, New York; Columbia University Press, 9780231538183
Polgar S. Thomas S.: 2013, Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, 6th, Churchill Livingstone, 978-0702041945
Ross, T.: 2012, A survival guide for Health Research Methods, Open University Press, Berkshire,
Walker D-M, (Ed): 2014, An Introduction to Health Services Research, SAGE, London, 9781446247396

Other Resources

61031, Website, 0, Understanding health research, BMJ, http://www.bmj.com/content/354/bmj.i4403,

Programme or List of Programmes

BHS	Bachelor of Science in Health & Society

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