Research Into Practice

HCRI70030 Research Into Practice 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Imri Schattner-ornan Unit coordinator Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This course unit is a key element of the overall Humanitarian Practice programme. It is intended to cover main aspects of qualitative and quantitative research methods applicable to humanitarian health situations.  It complements the learning from ‘Critical approaches to evidence’ moduleIn this unit, students will learn how to develop an appropriate research question from a given problem, and develop appropriate tools such as questionnaires and the use of qualitative tools such as interviews or focus groups that can be used in basic field research or professional research to explore a situation and inform practice.  Students will also further develop their skills in how to undertake an appropriate literature review.  Students will be expected to explore problems or issues that are particularly pertinent to their own humanitarian practice.   This course unit is a key element of the overall Humanitarian Practice programme.  It is intended to cover main aspects of qualitative and quantitative research methods applicable to humanitarian health situations.  It complements the learning from ‘Critical approaches to evidence’ module. In this unit, students will learn how to develop an appropriate research question from a given problem, and develop appropriate tools such as questionnaires and the use of qualitative tools such as interviews or focus groups that can be used in basic field research or professional research to explore a situation and inform practice.  Students will also further develop their skills in how to undertake an appropriate literature review.  Students will be expected to explore problems or issues that are particularly pertinent to their own humanitarian practice.    <ul><li> </li></ul> <div> The unit aims to:Prepare those working in the NGO/humanitarian sector with the knowledge and skills they need to develop a research proposal, and undertake appropriate research to inform practice. It also aims to prepare students for the dissertation or higher level exploration in this field.</div>  Key aspects of the research process, including developing a research question from a given problem then taking that forward to develop an appropriate tool such as a questionnaire for a (qualitative or quantitative) research studySamplingLiterature retrieval and reviewSystematic reviewsQualitative and quantitative data collection methodsData management to include presentation of dataHypothesis testingEthical and practical considerations for undertaking research and field work - especially with vulnerable groups Qualitative research methodologies and techniques (e.g. interviews, focus groups, participatory and action research; qualitative data analysis; presenting qualitative data; trustworthiness and ethics). Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and processes.Demonstrate critical understanding of the ethics associated with conducting research with vulnerable groups. Formulate humanitarian or professional research questions and design a study to evaluate an identified problem. Sampling – qualitative and quantitativeData analysis – qualitative and quantitativeAssess and evaluate the health needs of a given population in humanitarian assistance situation. Develop and use appropriate tools such as questionnaires, focus groups, individual and group interviews. <div style="margin-left:18.0pt;"> </div>  0 Other 100% Research Report - 60%Research Questionnaire - 30%Contribution to Discussion Board - 10% Written feedback after submission It is strongly recommended that the module ‘Critical approaches to evidence’ will be taken before this module.  However, if a student can demonstrate adequate knowledge and skills to learn effectively, either through prior learning or experience, they can take this as an independent module.  N The global health network website.  Available at: <a href="https://tghn.org/">https://tghn.org/</a>Research for health in humanitarian crises (elrha) website.  Available at: http://www.elrha.org/r2hc/home/Series of four papers in the Lancet (2017).  Blanchet K, Ramesh A, Frison S, et al. Evidence on public health interventions in humanitarian crises. The Lancet. Lectures 10.5 Seminars 10.5 Supervised time in studio/wksp 2 0 127