Research Project

PCHN64030 Research Project 60 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Kai Uus Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 <div><div>The trainee will present their dissertation in its entirety at the end of Year 3.This will include formatively assessed work in the Year 2 Research Project unit.Statistics resources will be available to students via Blackboard and trainees are encouraged to access these resources in order to help them finalise a methodology and analyse the results of their research project.Since 2008, instead of the conventional thesis (with separate chapters for introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusions), the dissertation is now presented in an alternative as a literature review and a journal manuscript. However, since 2024, the dissertation is presented only as a journal manuscript following the modified authors instructions for International Journal of Audiology.</div></div>  The trainee will present their dissertation in its entirety at the end of Year 3.This will include formatively assessed work in the Year 2 Research Project unit.Statistics resources will be available to students via Blackboard and trainees are encouraged to access these resources in order to help them finalise a methodology and analyse the results of their research project.Since 2008, instead of the conventional thesis (with separate chapters for introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusions), the dissertation is now presented in an alternative format as a literature review and a journal manuscript. However, since 2024, the dissertation is presented only as a journal manuscript following the modified authors instructions for International Journal of Audiology. <div>This unit aims to develop critical faculties in research by undertaking a research project that shows originality, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in audiology and audiology-related areas.</div>  Demonstrate integrative understanding of the basic scientific principles underpinning research, including:<ul><li>identification of a gap-in-knowledge and ability to develop clear research questions and hypotheses</li><li>appreciation of ethical issues and processes involved when conducting research</li><li>choice of appropriate methodology to answer research questions</li><li>collection and interpretation of data including the implications for clinical practice</li><li>ability to critically evaluate the stages of research and innovation from conceptualisation to dissemination and, if appropriate, translation into practice</li><li>ability to summarise data numerically and prepare informative graphs</li><li>critical appraisal of the advantages and disadvantages of different statistical tests and/or other methods of data analysis</li></ul> <ul><li>Critically appraise and synthesise a body of literature, in an area of neurosensory science, that is relevant to the research question</li><li>Identify a gap in knowledge</li><li>Generate theoretically grounded research questions and experimental hypotheses</li><li>Apply appropriate research methodology that will answer the research question</li><li>Critically discuss the findings in the light of published literature</li></ul> <ul><li>Undertake a research project from conception to completion</li><li>Prepare the necessary ethical, audit and/or research and development (R & D) documents for approval</li><li>Analyse data using appropriate methods and statistical techniques, and interpret, critically discuss and draw conclusions from the data</li><li>Prepare a written project report that describes and critically evaluates the research project, clearly identifying strengths and weaknesses</li><li>Present a summary of the research project and outcome that conforms to the format of a typical scientific presentation at a national or international scientific meeting, responding to questions appropriately</li></ul> •      Further develop critical analytical skills.•      Evaluate and apply evidence.•      Work within an ethical framework.•      Work independently or as a member of a team.•      Demonstrate effective time management and organisation.•      Exercise initiative and personal responsibility.•      Reflect on performance and seek help and advice when necessary.•      Scholarly conduct including critical thinking and analytical and persuasion through rational argument.•      Use of library and electronic resources.<li>Regular individual face-to-face and/or Zoom or Microsoft Teams meetings with a nominated project supervisor, guided reading and focused skills support</li><li>Online access to statistics resources</li><li>Progress will be monitored and regular feedback provided</li></ul> 0 Other 100% <ul><li>Formative: 10-minute oral presentation</li><li>Summative: 10,000-word dissertation (submitted online) - (100%)</li></ul> Written Feedback PCHN62031 Research Methods Co-Requisite Compulsory Or evidence of meeting Intended Learning Outcomes during prior Level 7 or 8 learning MSc Clinical Science (NeuroSc) MSc Clinical Science (Neuro Sc PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N You will be provided with a dissertation handbook during Semester 1.For references specific to your project, you will be guided by your project supervisor. Recommended reading for statistics:•      Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics using SPSS. 3 Ed. London: Sage Publications.•      Kinnear, PR and Gray, CD (2011) SPSS 19 Made Simple: Psychology Press.•      Field, A.; Miles, J. and Field, Z. (2012) Discovering Statistics Using R. Sage.(while the statistics element of this unit will concentrate on using SPSS alternative free software such as R does exist and you may already have used it - this book is analogous to Field’s SPSS book but uses this R software).•      Gonnick, L. and Smith, W. (1992) The Cartoon Guide to Statistics. Harper.•      Jaisingh, L. (2000). Statistics for the Utterly Confused. McGraw-Hill. Lectures 28 0 572