NMHS43430 Foundations of Research

Academic Year 2019/2020

This module, NMHS 43430: Foundations of Research, will provide the student with a robust understanding of research in terms of approaches, research design and process. The module is delivered online over one trimester (12 weeks). The content explores areas such as:

• The meaning and nature of knowledge
• Evidence based practice
• Articulation of a research question
• Planning issues in research
• Research ethics and rigour
• Research methodologies
• Research methods
• Constructing a research proposal

Show/hide contentOpenClose All

Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Understand the nature of knowledge and its differing epistemological stances
2. Critically appraise the methods of evidence based informed knowledge
3. Conduct a comprehensive literature review
4. Articulate a practice based research question
5. Understand different research approaches and designs.
6. Correlate research methodology and methods to the chosen research question
7. Identify issues related to ethics in the conduct of research
8. Articulate issues related to research rigour.
9. Conduct a practice based research proposal.

Indicative Module Content:

• Induction to module
• Orientation to blended learning
Nature of Knowledge
Epistemology
Evidence informed decision making
Framing your research questions
Critique research problem using framing structures
Designing research / Planning considerations
Quantitative research designs
Data collection/data analysis
Critical appraisal of systematic review
Critical appraisal of qualitative studies
Rigour/ ethics
Practice application
Reporting your research

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

6
Autonomous Student Learning

228
Online Learning

16
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students are presented with topics within lectures. Their active input is based on developing a research topic within their own area. Learning embedded in reflective practice, applying evidence based knowledge to practice. This improves skills and competencies in research. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Must have completed level 8 studies or successfully obtained UCD Recognised Prior Learning.


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: Presentation Week 5 n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: Research proposal Week 12 n/a Graded No

80

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students receive general feedback on presentations within the group . Individual meetings with the student are then facilitated to discuss the individual grade. For the assignment, this is end of term. Students will access the grad via the provisional exam grades, but will be offered a meeting to discuss grades. All students who fail any competent will be offered additional meetings

Name Role
Dr Joseph Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer