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On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Understand the role that Knowledge Synthesis has in decision-making, policy-making and , also, in planning research.
• Describe the different types of literature review, their methodology, strengths, limitations, and sources of bias.
. Construct a literature framework in their area of interest.
• Identify the key elements of knowledge synthesis.
• Critical appraise a knowledge synthesis paper
• Identify the steps needed to conduct a Systematic Review and understand the statistical basis of MA.
• Apply the learned skills to improve the literature review of research proposals, Master thesis and PhD thesis.
evidence-based decision making.
Types of knowledge synthesis
Literature framework
Systematic reviews ( including scoping reviews and narrative reviews)
Defining the scope of an SR (question)
Search strategy
The statistical basis of Meta-analysis
Critically appraising a knowledge synthesis document
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 18 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Online Learning | 6 |
Total | 104 |
The module is structured to understand the basics of knowledge synthesis approaches using students knowledge synthesis questions. or decision-making questions.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Multiple Choice Questionnaire | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Presentation: Decision-making scenario, PICO question/similar, search strategy, appraisal of 2 studies. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 40 |
Assignment: Decision-making scenario, appraisal of an already published knowledge synthesis paper | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Midterm Assignment: Peer review feedback End of trimester presentation: Feedback after the presentation