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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Reading Health Research
Module Code NS138
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Joy Conlon
Semester 2: Joy Conlon
Autumn: Joy Conlon
Module TeacherJoy Conlon
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module focuses on research and its relatedness to the broad concept of health. Students will engage with the research process and will be encouraged to gain a critical appreciation of health focused research including its communication through a variety of media sources. Recent progress in health focused research and the development of contemporary research designs will be explored using the current literature.

Learning Outcomes
1. Appreciate the term “research” and its relevance to health along the life continuum
2. Discuss the societal theory and practice gap in relation to health and how research can influence this gap.
3. Understand the research process and will have become familiar with research paradigms and methodologies.
4. Critically read and discuss health related research
5. Debate the terms reliability and validity in terms of raising awareness of ‘rigour’ throughout the research process
6. Evaluate the effectiveness of research in the global health context



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture48Formal Lectures
Group work24Small group sessions
Debate6Class Debate
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)10Student Supervision Time
Independent learning time150No Description
Directed learning12structured coursework
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Learning Outcomes.
Introduction to research and its role in health and health promotion.Health, society and research (How health can be influenced through research).Research paradigms and their use in health related research.Critical appreciation of the research process.Exploration of validity and reliability in terms of research deigns and impact on study findings.Applying research to health education and health promotion..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentAs this module is delivered across semester 1 and semester 2 students are expected to undertake 2 module assessments. The first assessment will take place in Semester 1 and will take the form of group presentations, representing 50% of the total module assessment.50%Once per semester
AssignmentThe second assessment will take place in Semester 2 and will take the form of a written assignment, which will represent 50% of the total module assessment.50%Once per semester
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Bowling, A. & Ebrahim: 2005, Handbook of Health Research Methods. Investigation, Measurement and Analysis., Open University Press, Berkshire,
  • Creswell, J. W.: 2009, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Sage Publications, London.,
  • Creswell, J.W. 2007.: 2007, Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design. Choosing among five approaches., Sage Publications, London,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BHSBachelor of Science in Health & Society
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS138
Date of Last Revision27-JAN-12
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