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RDI-30003 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

RDI-30003 - Professional Development 3: Research Project
Coordinator: Matthew Dimmock
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 20
Study Hours: 200
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

The module builds on research knowledge and skills introduced in Year 1 and builds on the student's research proposal submitted in Year 2. Either individually or in small groups students will conduct a research study, collate, input, manipulate and analyse their own data using data management software. Tutor led workshops covering data analysis will support independent learning. The module is largely student-led and each student is supported by supervision from a member of staff within the School through to full submission of the student's final written research report.



Aims
This module aims to develop further the student's research skills through the conduct and write up of a research project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

independently perform a comprehensive search and critique of the literature to identify and extract relevant evidence for a research project: 1
manage, manipulate, analyse and interpret data in an evidence based manner (determined by the type of research study conducted): 1
summarise, compare, contrast and synthesise research findings
: 1
independently manage a research project to completion (incorporating organisational, time management, communication, collaborative working and IT skills): 1
identify and discuss possible dissemination strategies to optimise the impact of research: 1
design and conduct a research project incorporating relevant research design theory: 1

Study hours

40 tutor-led hours which may include meetings with supervisor (up to 6 hours), lectures, workshops, tutorials, etc., and assessment preparation.
160 hours - independent learning


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Research Report weighted 100%
A research report of 4000 words
Each student is required to submit a research report (4,000 words). The word count does not include figures, tables, references or appendices.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023