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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Research Process
Module Code	NS491
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Veronica Lambert Semester 2: Veronica Lambert Autumn: Veronica Lambert
Module Teacher	Veronica Lambert
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will provide students with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the research process by critically reviewing different forms of research literature.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
2. Demonstrate the ability to critique research designs
3. Develop skills in library searching and information technology
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of literature reviewing
5. Evaluate the utility, and applicability, of research in everyday nursing practice

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	6	Lecturer delivers formal information in classroom setting
Tutorial	6	Lecturer facilitates informal session critiquing research papers
Independent learning time	113	Students time for reading/learning to consolidate theory/formal lecture and critiquing skills
Total Workload: 125

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

Introduction to Research Process and Critical Appraisal.
This session will provide an overview of the steps of the research process and will discuss the principles of critical appraisal..

Qualitative Research.
This session will provide an overview of qualitative research designs and discuss the steps of the research process (e.g. design, sample, data collection / analysis, trustworthiness, ethical issues, disseminating, research utilisation/application in everyday nursing practice etc) according to qualitative research, including key factors that should be considered when critiquing qualitative research studies. Following this session you will have an opportunity to critically appraise qualitative studies in a tutorial session..

Quantitative Research.
This session will provide an overview of quantitative research designs and discuss the steps of the research process (e.g. design, sample, data collection / analysis, validity/reliability, ethical issues, disseminating, research utilisation/application in everyday nursing practice etc) according to quantitative research, including key factors that should be considered when critiquing quantitative research studies. Following this session you will have an opportunity to critically appraise quantitative studies in a tutorial session..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Contribution to a blog and two written summaries of research papers to demonstrate understanding of the steps of the research process.	100%	n/a

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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

PRCN

Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing

Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS491

Date of Last Revision

07-NOV-11

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