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PTY-40096 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 29 June 2024

PTY-40096 - Research Project (Level 7) (P&O)
Coordinator: Mark Mcaloon Room: N/A
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
To further develop the student's research skills to design, execute and report on a research project.
To develop research skills to promote the student¿s ability to independently conduct research and be able to commission, manage and evaluate the research activities of others.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Select, extract, compare and critically evaluate relevant evidence related to a specific research question.: 1
Critically support intellectual rigour in the organisation, manipulation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data that is coherent with a specific research question.: 1
Summarise, compare, contrast and synthesize research findings in a research report.: 1
Write a report of appropriate style, organisation and structure, which is communicated to a high level of written English which displays evidence of critical thinking, independence of thought and an understanding of advanced concepts and methods related to research.: 1
Independently lead the research project to completion (incorporating advanced organisational, time management, communication, collaborative working and IT skills).: 1

Study hours

41 hours of teaching include:
~30 hours of synchronous lectures
~09 hours of tutorials/ small group working,
~ 02 hours of assessment practice
259 hours independent which includes:
~219 hours of self-directed study,
~30 hours of directed self-study,
~10 hours of assessment preparation

School Rules

PTY-40094 Research Proposal (P&O) is a prerequisite.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Research Report weighted 100%
A report of up to 4500 words (including a structured abstract of up to 250 words)
The final report is developed from the research proposal submitted at the end of the previous Research Proposal module. Students will be permitted to use the information submitted within the proposal to inform their final report. The assessment comprises a 15% component evaluating student engagement and independence; proactivity, communication and acting on feedback throughout the research process. The further 85% component evaluates the content and presentation of the report. The 4500 word limit (includes a structured abstract - up to 250 words) requires the student to demonstrate accurate and concise writing, whilst maintaining depth of content. This reflects the expectations for journal papers and industry in the sector.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 29 June 2024