NMHS42070 Research theory, method & process

Academic Year 2023/2024

The aim of the module is to provide graduate research students with a programme of instruction and learning experiences that complements training obtained through academic supervision and UCD Transferable Skills programme. The module provides students with opportunities to appraise their thesis topic with peers and academic staff and provides focused instruction on aspects of research from subject and methods experts.The module provides students with opportunities to appraise their understanding of ideas, concepts and theories that may be directly or indirectly relevant to their thesis topic.

The module provides each student with opportunities to develop transferable skills related to research conduct and dissemination, including presentation skills and critical capacities for engagement in scholarly discussion and debate. Participation in this module enables development of supportive peer relationships.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module the student will be able to:

1. Justify and debate a thesis topic with reference its conceptual and theoretical elements
2. Synthesize evidence related to a thesis topic
3. Debate, defend and justify a research design, with reference to the theory-method relationship
4. Evaluate methods of scientific inquiry and their application in field and/or desktop research
5. Communicate research ideas concisely, coherently and effectively to peers academic audience
6. Plan a student led discussion on research topic and evaluate application to own critical learning

Indicative Module Content:

The module will be delivered over one academic semester - over a series of three seminars for which 100% attendance will be required. The module supports student learning within the Research Degree Programme and content is tailored to reflect group needs.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

9
Specified Learning Activities

21
Autonomous Student Learning

95
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The teaching and learning methods include faculty and student-led seminars. Continuous assessment methods include student presentations, discussions, peer review activities, and submision of written assessments.

There is a particular emphasis on experiential learning and on the application of learning to students' professional practice and research contexts through a range of activities. Additional online activities support student learning via asynchronous Google Community resource.

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

General Requirements:
•Applicants must hold a primary degree or equivalent in Nursing, Midwifery OR a related discipline.
• Applicants must hold a current registration with An Bord Altranais OR other relevant professional association.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Presentation: Deliver one oral presentation on a topic directly or indirectly related to the thesis and engage in scholarly discussion with peers and faculty. Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

70
Continuous Assessment: 100% attendance and contribution at three seminars during trimester. Provide formative feedback to a peer on their presentation on a topic related to their thesis Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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