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| Module Availability |
| Students will arrange individual tutorial sessions with their supervisors. |
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| Assessment Pattern |
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Written
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12-15,000 Word Dissertation
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100%
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Oral
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Viva Voce
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Students will be required to undertake a piece of independent research on a relevant topic. The dissertation will be written up and submitted for marking. Following this, all students will have an oral examination, where they will present their dissertation and be asked questions about their use of the literature, methodology and findings.
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
Produce a relevant and feasible research question
Critically appraise the appropriate literature
Consider ethical issues
Select the most appropriate methodology
Describe the methodology
Analyse data
Present and discuss the research findings, both in writing and orally
Consider the limitations and strengths of the study
Draw conclusions from the research |
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| Module Overview |
The dissertation should represent a critical assimilation of the known facts about a problem and should attempt to provide original insights without excessive speculation. In this module, students will be guided through the process of research and will be supervised in undertaking their own research project. Skills learnt from other modules on the programme will be used to develop a workable research project using appropriate methodology, undertake a systematic review of the relevant literature, carry out analysis of the data and clearly present the results. Dissertations should reflect a broad background knowledge of Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy and an in-depth critical knowledge of the subject under investigation.
Students will be required to present the dissertation and answer questions about the study in a Viva Voce. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
Students undertaking the MSc are required to successfully complete the following modules prior to undertaking this module:
PGMSPCM08 Principles of Research Methods
PGMSPCM19 Application of Research Methods
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| Module Aims |
By the end of the module students will be able:
- To demonstrate their ability to develop, execute and write up a piece of original research
It is expected that skills in the following areas will be developed:
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| Learning Outcomes |
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
The areas that require further research.
The most appropriate method for carrying out the approved research project.
Ethical and governance issues surrounding the selected research area.
Applying for resources for carrying out research
Cognitive Skills
Design an appropriate research project.
Critical appraisal of the relevant literature.
Analyse collected data.
Present findings, orally and in writing
Practical Skills
To collect relevant data.
To present findings
Key Transferable Skills
Critically appraise and integrate appropriate published work into written assignments.
Present research findings to peers.
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral and written means.
Use information technology effectively. |
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| Module Content |
| Students will arrange individual tutorial sessions with their supervisor |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
The areas that require further research.
The most appropriate method for carrying out the approved research project.
Ethical and governance issues surrounding the selected research area.
Applying for resources for carrying out research
Cognitive Skills
Design an appropriate research project.
Critical appraisal of the relevant literature.
Analyse collected data.
Present findings, orally and in writing
Practical Skills
To collect relevant data.
To present findings
Key Transferable Skills
Critically appraise and integrate appropriate published work into written assignments.
Present research findings to peers.
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral and written means.
Use information technology effectively. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
This module will be supported by printed notes where necessary. Students will be provided with relevant published papers and have access to the lecture materials and background examples in power point presentations. Further recommended reading includes:
Essential Text
Bowling, A. (2002) Research Methods in Health; Investigating health and health services. Open University Press
Bland, M. (2000) An introduction to Medical Statistics (3rd edition). Oxford:
Oxford
University
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Mays N, Pope C, eds. (1996) Qualitative research in health care.
London
: BMJ Publishing Group
Recommended Text
Bowling, A. (1997) Measuring Health: A review of quality of life measurement scales. Buckingham: Open University Press
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| Last Updated |
| 24th June 2008 |
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