This week’s topics
Review and coursework completion
- Reviewing the learning outcomes
- Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
- Self-assessment
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Explain the function of research in health and social care.
- 1.2 Evaluate types of research methodology.
- 1.3 Describe methods of gathering data.
- 1.4 Describe tools to analyse and present data.
- 1.5 Explain how to assess the validity and reliability of data in research.
- 1.6 Analyse the importance of the validity and reliability of data used within research.
- 2.1 Determine a research topic in a chosen area of interest.
- 2.2 Develop the aims and objectives of the research project.
- 2.3 Explain ethical considerations that apply to the area of the research project.
- 2.4 Complete a literature review of chosen area of research.
- 3.1 Develop relevant research questions.
- 3.2 Formulate a detailed plan for the research project.
- 3.3 Determine appropriate research methods for the research project.
- 3.4 Conduct the research using identified research methods.
- 4.1 Analyse the data and present findings.
- 4.2 Formulate recommendations related to the chosen research topic
- 4.3 Reflect how own research findings substantiate initial literature review.
- 4.4 Make recommendations related to area of research.
- 4.5 Identify potential uses for the research findings within practice.
Activity
Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.
Study materials
The teaching notes, exercises and videos of this week are in the student portal. Your portal is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance, so you can open them before the semester starts.