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Module details for 2022/23.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

The overall aim of this module is to allow students to choose a scientific or clinical topic, develop the capacity to survey the scientific literature, critically appraise scientific papers, and produce an authoritative literature review. They should demonstrate critical appraisal skills necessary to assess the relevance and trustworthiness of published articles; an understanding of scientific techniques, the conduct of research, to appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques, and evaluate the relative importance of scientific and clinical findings. Writing the literature review will afford the opportunity to advance different and sometimes conflicting arguments, and to propose new avenues for research into the topic.

Module learning outcomes

To critically survey and appraise the literature around a particular topic

To demonstrate a systematic understanding of the conduct of research, the techniques used and their advantages and disadvantages

To critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and data, and to make judgements with an awareness of the limits of knowledge

To demonstrate a conceptual understanding of research and an ability to interpret findings and draw conclusions as to the relevant merits of research approaches

To communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences in the form of a thorough and authoritative view of the state of a particular research field, and to write up a dissertation on this topic

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Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Dr Alessandro Bianchi

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