Research Methods (Non-Credit)

MEDN69920 Research Methods (Non-Credit) 0 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Vitalia Kinakh Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 0.0 The Research Methods Course is an interactive online learning course, which provides students with an introduction to key material required for the design, execution and interpretation of medical, scientific and clinically-related research and the production of a high-quality dissertation.The unit will run online over one semester. High-quality online self-study materials include recorded video content and other materials, which will be available to students throughout the academic year. Course attendee "Good introduction into the world of research. All the online modules were well designed and informative, giving good insight. Online learning offers convenience and flexibility of time to study course." The Research Methods Course is an interactive online learning course, which provides students with an introduction to key material required for the design, execution and interpretation of medical, scientific and clinically-related research and the production of a high-quality dissertation.The unit will run online over one semester. Online materials include recorded video content and other interactive materials. Students will engage with online content and work at their own pace - whether that is working through the course in order, or dipping in and out of the following:<ul><li style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Introduction to eLearning platform and research methods online;</li><li style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Dissertations skills- covering literature search, principles of academic writing, critical appraisal of publications, plagiarism and abstract writing;</li><li style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Study design - walk through the process of “study design” including an overview of the key research methods used in Biomedical and Human Sciences research (including the benefits and pitfalls of different methods); project planning and time management;</li><li style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Ethical issues and principles of good governance that apply to in-vitro and in-vivo research;</li><li style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Statistics - covering a basic introduction to statistical methods;</li><li style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Communication skills - presentation skills and academic posters.</li></ul> The unit aims to introduce students to the skills and knowledge to critically design, effectively implement, ethically conduct and knowledgeably interpret research in Biomedical and Human Sciences. It also aims to provide students with life-long critical appraisal skills that they will be able to apply to any research evident that comes before them. 0 Other 34% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 33% 3 Report 33% Students take the unit formatively on a 0 credit basis. Feedback on online quizzes is released immediately, so students can check what they have learned and understood. Students will have the opportunity to complete an online survey to gather student feedback on the unit. N 0 0 150