HS290-5-PS-SO:
Introduction to Research Methodologies
2016/17
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Spring & Summer
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
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Requisites for this module
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This module explores the research processes used in the collection of an evidence base for social work practice and supports the student to interrogate material and develop their understanding of existing research.
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Overview:
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches, incorporating lectures, group work, computer skill based sessions and student led session to introduce key concepts in social work practice while relating it to everyday practice.
Lectures:
Lectures by module lead, Experts by Experience and colleagues.
Independent:
Small/ PBL group work and independent work on searching the literature and any research related activities. Practice and presentations to be discussed on sphere of practice.
Placement:
Online:
Online resources will be made available on Moodle.
Tutorials:
It is the student's responsibility to attend group tutorials and to arrange any personal tutorials with the module lead.
Skills:
As part of their independent learning the student will be expected to engage in a range of research related activities: searching the literature, visiting the library, attending seminars and participating in conferences (where appropriate).
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Presentation |
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40% |
| Coursework |
Literature Review |
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60% |
| Coursework |
Presentation - Original Mark triggering resubmission |
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| Coursework |
Literature Review - Original mark triggering resubmission |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Stephen Jordan/Ian Harris
Sarah Wiblin swiblin@essex.ac.uk 01702328229
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Dr Suryia Nayak
The University of Salford
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 44 hours, 18 (40.9%) hours available to students:
11 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
15 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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