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On completion of this module students will have developed crucial employment related skills such as :
-The ability to identify research evidence in the literature concerning an aspect of clinical practice and relate the evidence to current practice
- The ability to critically analyse the evidence base for an area of practice and make recommendations as to how this could be development or changed
- The ability to regulate and direct their own learning.
- The ability to manage their time effectively and set out goal orientated plans
- The ability to effectively communicate information to colleagues, both through a written report, and orally through a presentation
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 3 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 3 |
Specified Learning Activities | 80 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Total | 206 |
Students must be enrolled in the BSc degree in Veterinary Nursing.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment(Including Essay): Evidence Based Practice Literature review. Students must write a 5000-word (approximately) literature review on a veterinary nursing related topic. | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
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Assignment(Including Essay): Students should submit a one-page summary of their literature review plan. This should consist of bullet points highlighting the key topics that will be covered in their review along with references. | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 5 |
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Assignment(Including Essay): Students write a reflective piece on their experience of engaging with literature, writing a literature review, and giving a presentation during the module. | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 5 |
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Individual Project: Students must complete an individual presentation based on the topic of their literature review | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Feedback is provided individually in response to submission of a one page draft of the literature review. Individual feedback will also be given to students based on their draft, in January, in advance of final submission.
Name | Role |
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Dr Gerald Barry | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Niamh O'Donoghue | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Andrea Dineen | Tutor |
Ms Pamela Gillick | Tutor |
Ms Sandra Nicholson | Tutor |
Ms Andrea Regan | Tutor |
Ms Lisa Sheeran | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |