Research Project for Nursing

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Interpret results, synthesising ideas to generate solutions and evaluate their clinical relevance.
• Collect data using methods which are justified with respect to the aims of the inquiry.
• Analyse and present data using appropriate methods.
• Critically evaluate the process of inquiry with respect to trustworthiness of the results by identifying strengths and limitations of the process.

This module will build on the knowledge and skills you gained as a result of undertaking the Research Methods module. The majority of your learning will be through independent self-directed learning, supported through a series of supervision seminars and workshops.

Taught content in this module will include:

Project planning

Study skills development for level 6 writing

Data collection, storage and transfer ethical, moral and practical issues

Ethical approval processes and accessing data/participants.

Literature review methodology and reporting literature reviews

Audit and improvement projects research methods and their application

Analysing and reporting quantitative data,

Analysing and reporting qualitative data,

Mixed methods studies

Integrating and synthesising findings from studies,

Research dissemination

Teaching and learning methods

During this module you will participate in a series of seminars that will support you to develop and produce your research project. In addition, you will be able to access on-line learning resources.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Glasper EA, and Rees C. Nursing and Healthcare Research at a Glance. Oxford: Wiley.

Walker J, Almond P (2010). Interpreting statistical findings :a guide for health professionals and students. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Gray J (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: appraisal, synthesis and generation of evidence. St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.

Parahoo K (2014). Nursing Research: principles, process and issues. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Grove SK (2015). Understanding nursing research: building an evidence based practice. St Louis Missouri: Elsevier Saunders.

Banks S Brydon-Miiller M (2019). Ethics in Participatory research for Health and Social Wellbeing. New York: Routledge.

Polit DF (2018). Essentials of Nursing Research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia.: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Christensen P and James A (2017). Research with Children: perspectives and practices. Abingdon: Routledge.

Curtis E, Drennan J (2013). Quantitative Health Research :Issues and Methods. New York: Open University Press.

Gerrish K, Lathlean J (2015). The research process in nursing. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Assessment strategy

You will have a choice of focus for the completion of a project that will be agreed with your project supervisor. This will be assessed through the submission of a written project of up to 5000 words.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Seminar Participation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: You will receive verbal feedback from the supervision/seminar facilitator.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External