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Module Title	Research Diss. & Adv Training in Research
Module Code	NS590
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Kate Irving	Office Number	H245F
Level	5	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

7To equip students, through training in the use of advanced research techniques, to design a research project, execute it and analyse the results under supervision.7To advance students' understanding of the philosophical bases of quantitative and qualitative research approaches.7To promote an understanding of how research contributes to the development of knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, and following a period of personal study and empirical investigation the student will be able to: 7Demonstrate an understanding of the levels of explanation, discuss the relationship between theory and fact, and recognise the place of logic in scientific thinking.7Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical roots of the main approaches to research with their relative merits for nursing and healthcare research.7Recognise the difference between a practical problem and a research question.7Demonstrate an understanding of the range of research designs.7Demonstrate familiarity with the use of statistical techniques.7Select research instruments according to the research question and defend the choice.7Set out a clinical problem in the form of a research proposal, negotiate access and obtain ethical approval for its execution, organise and then manage data collection and data analysis.7Write up the completed research for examination (as a dissertation) and for publication.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	10
Laboratories	0
Seminars	18
Independent Learning Time	398

Total	450
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 30 credit module load represents approximately 450 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

In order to advance the students'' research expertise, there is a taught and practical component as well as student-led and lecturer/researcher led seminars. Topics to be covered include:§An introduction to the philosophy of the sciences.§Ethical considerations and implications of research§Writing a research and ethics proposal.§Research design and advanced methodology, including questionnaire design and interview techniques. The types of research methodologies covered will incorporate the interests of students but could include grounded theory, phenomenology, action research, experimental designs etc.§Statistical techniques§Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis§Writing a dissertation.§Applying research into practice§Disseminating research findings (i.e. publication) and funding applications

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Argyrous, G. (2000). Statistics for Social and Health Research. London: Sage Publications.Brace, N. (2003). SPSS for psychologists: a guide to data analysis using SPSS for Windows. Basingstoke: Macmillan.Chalmers, A. (1999). What is this thing called science? An assessment of the nature and status of science and its methods. Buckingham: Open University Press.Coakes, S. J., Steed, L. G. (2003). SPSS Analysis without Anguish (Version 11.0 for Windows). Singapore: John Wiley and Sons.Denzin NK. and Lincoln YS. (2002). The qualitative inquiry reader. Sage.Fowler, F. J. (2001). Survey research methods. 3rd Ed. Newbury Park: Sage Publications. (Applied social research methods series; v. 1).Fowler, J (2002). Practical Statistics for Nursing and Health Care. New York, Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.Gahan, C. and Hannibal, M. (1998). Doing qualitative research using QSR NUD7IST. London: Sage.Gillies, A. (2002). Using Research in Nursing: A Workbook for Practitioners. Oxford: Radcliffe Medical Press.Gillis, A. and Jackson, W. (2001). Research for Nurses: Methods and Interpretation. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.Gomm, R., Needham, G., and Bullman, A. (2000) Evaluating Research in Health and Social Care Series: Published in association with The Open University. London: Sage.Gomm, R. and Davies, C. (2000). Using evidence in health and social care. London: Sage Publications (also published in association with Open University).Haines, A., and Donald, A. (2001). Getting Research Findings into Practice. London: BMJ Books.Hair J. F., Anderson, R. E., Tatham, R., and Black, W. (2002). Multivariate Data Analysis. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.Hart, Chris (2004). Doing a masters dissertation. Sage Publications Ltd.Heppner, P et al. (2003). Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research: A Guide for the Helping Professions Student. Brooks Cole.Mason, J. (2002). Qualitative researching. London: Sage.McInerney, D. M. (2001). Publishing your psychology research. London: Sage Publications.McSherry, R., and Bassett, C. (2002). Practice Development in the Clinical Setting. Cheltenham, England: Nelson Thornes.Morse, J., Swanson, J.M., Kuzel, A.J. (2001). The nature of qualitative evidence. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage publications.Neuendorf Kimberley A. (2002). The content analysis guidebook. Sage.Patten, M. L. (2002). Proposing empirical research. LA, California: Pyrczak Publishing.Peat, J. (2001) Health Science Research: A Handbook of Quantitative Methods. London: Sage PublicationsPotter, S. (2002). Doing postgraduate research. Thousand Oaks, California: London: Sage.Punch, K. F. (2000). Developing effective research proposals. London: Sage.Quinn Patton, M. (2002). Qualitative research & evaluation methods. 3rd ed. London; Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.Rapley, Mark (2003). Quality of Life Research. A critical introduction. Sage.Rudestam, Kjell Erik et al. (2000). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications Ltd.Silverman, D. (2001). Interpreting qualitative data. London: Sage Publications.Stevens, A., Brazier, J., Fitzpatrick, R., and Lilford, R. (2001). The Advanced Handbook of Methods in Evidence Based Healthcare. London: Sage Publications.Wolcott, H. F. (2001). Writing up qualitative research. 2nd ed. London; Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.Winter, R. and Munn-Giddings, C. (2001). A handbook for action research in health and social care. New York: Routledge.

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