Overview

The module will provide students with the opportunity to develop data management and analysis; systematic searching and critical appraisal skills. The module content focuses on different theoretical and ontological positions and the nature of knowledge from a range of different perspectives. This is applied to issues relevant to improvement in health and social care and is used to propose evidence-based improvements in health and social care settings.

The module will provide students with the opportunity to develop data management and analysis; systematic searching and critical appraisal skills. The module content focuses on different theoretical and ontological positions and the nature of knowledge from a range of different perspectives. This is applied to issues relevant to improvement in health and social care and is used to propose evidence-based improvements in health and social care settings.

At the end of the module the student will deliver a poster and presentation relating to two examples of implementing evidence into practice, this will then be followed by a 10 minute question and answer session. All three elements will be assessed.

Assessment Strategy

Threshold
C grade, minimum 50% (pass)- Demonstrate knowledge of key areas/principles.- Have some, if only limited, evidence of background study.- Be focused on the question (assessment brief) with only some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure- Attempt to present relevant and logical arguments.- Not contain a large number of factual/computational errors.- Describe major links between topics.- Attempt to analyse and/or explain problems.- Be free of major weaknesses in presentation and accuracy.

Good B grade, minimum 60% (merit)- Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of most of the subject area.- Demonstrate evidence of background study.- Be well structured and focussed.- Contain coherently presented arguments.- Be mostly free of factual/computational errors.- Include some elements of original interpretation.- Describe well known links between topics.- Analyse and/or explain problems using existing methods/approaches- Be presented to high standards with accurate communication.

Excellent A grade, minimum 70% (distinction)- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and detailed understanding of the subject area.- Demonstrate extensive background study.- Be well structured and highly focused.- Contain logically presented and defended arguments.- Be free of factual/computational errors.- Include significant elements of original interpretation.- Demonstrate an ability to identify, develop and present new links between topics.- Include new approaches to analysing and/or explaining a problem.- Be presented to very high standards with very accurate communication.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse and evaluate the methods used to engage with evidence-based research.

• Critically assess and identify the theory underpinning the implementation of, and utilised during, the research process.

• Critically evaluate the reasoning and rationale for the implementation of evidence-based research to inform practice and the outcomes of this intervention.

• Select a critical appraisal tool as a method to structure engagement with evidence-based research

• Utilising an appropriate appraisal tool make critical judgements of a selected piece of evidence-based research.