Research Project (Health Informatics

IIDS61600 Research Project (Health Informatics - UoM) 60 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 The dissertation is an opportunity for students to explore and conduct research in a specific area of health informatics in more detail   Research projects should be designed to take into account the key skills of health informatics an include: <ul> <li> Critical reviewing the relevant literature</li> <li> Planning and application of one or more appropriate research techniques</li> <li> Managing time and resources to meet a deadline</li> <li> Addressing ethics issues where appropriate</li> <li> Data analysis</li> <li> Evaluation of the results</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Effective presentation of research findings</li> </ul> Students must consider the impact the research has on healthcare delivery and wider field The dissertation is an opportunity for students to explore and conduct research in a specific area of health informatics in more detail   Research projects should be designed to take into account the key skills of health informatics an include: <ul> <li> Critical reviewing the relevant literature</li> <li> Planning and application of one or more appropriate research techniques</li> <li> Managing time and resources to meet a deadline</li> <li> Addressing ethics issues where appropriate</li> <li> Data analysis</li> <li> Evaluation of the results</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Effective presentation of research findings</li> </ul> Students must consider the impact the research has on healthcare delivery and wider field The overall aim of this unit is for the student to undertake a research project that shows originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in health data science.  The aims of the dissertation are five-fold: <ul> <li> To support the student in pursuing independent research on a specified topic</li> <li> To support the student in developing research skills, planning and conducting independent research, evaluating, analysing data and communicating findings and outcomes appropriately.</li> <li> To support the student in undertaking a concentrated review of literature in a chosen subject area</li> <li> To support the student in applying knowledge and expertise gained during the taught element of the course</li> <li> To enable the student to demonstrate a mastery of a specific area of the subject</li> </ul>   <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="643"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 161px"> Category of outcome</td> <td style="width: 482px"> Students should be able to: </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 161px"> A. Knowledge and understanding</td> <td style="width: 482px"> LO1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methodologies and techniquesLO2 Evaluate other perspectives in relation to their chosen topic</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 161px"> B. Intellectual skills</td> <td style="width: 482px"> LO3 Evaluate critically the strengths and limitations of their own and others researchLO4 Draw (and justify) conclusions from the resultsLO5 Understand the impact of the research and recommend future direction of the researchLO6 Show critical thinking capacity, including abstraction, analysis and critical judgement</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 161px"> C. Practical skills</td> <td style="width: 482px"> LO7 Produce an extended piece of writing with a clear structure in an appropriate style and uses a conventional system of full and accurate referencingLO8 Plan and undertake a research project that focuses on a specific area in health data scienceLO9 Conduct a critical review of the literature and the current status of research in the chosen fieldLO10 Document data, analyse using appropriate methods (e.g., statistical methods; data manipulation methods)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 161px"> D. Transferable skills and personal qualities</td> <td style="width: 482px"> LO11 Engage in academic and professional communication with othersLO12 Show initiative and self-direction in academic and professional developmentLO13 Undertake independent study and manage time appropriatelyLO14 Use appropriate software for presentation of a professional academic reportLO15 Behave in a professional manner and follow professional conduct guidelines.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   The module is delivered over nine months. Students attend campus for four face to face teaching days covering aspects of project development, execution and write-up and will use either the VLE or email to keep in touch when working away from campus.  Students will have support and guidance from their supervisors to achieve the project goals.  Dissertation supervisors will have a minimum of six meetings with the student. This will be delivered face-to-face or via appropriate online tools such as skype.  Online space will be available for discussion between students.  Supervisors will follow the FMHS Teaching and Support Guidance for dissertations.    <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="454"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 161px"> Assessment task</td> <td style="width: 132px"> Description</td> <td style="width: 66px"> Length</td> <td style="width: 94px"> Weighting in unit </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 58px; width: 161px"> Summative assessmentWritten report </td> <td style="height: 58px; width: 132px">  Project proposal </td> <td style="height: 58px; width: 66px">  2,000 words </td> <td style="height: 58px; width: 94px">  20% </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 62px; width: 161px"> Written report </td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 132px"> Project report in the style of a journal paper </td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 66px"> 6,000 words </td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 94px"> 80%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Students will have regular formative feedback. Students will be expected to provide regular progress reports throughout the dissertation. N 0 0 600