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The module aims to begin the process of developing the student as a practitioner researcher and evaluator in counselling. Students will develop understanding of how research and evaluation contribute to the development of evidence-based counselling.  The module aims to develop a critical awareness of research and evaluation methods and also skills in the appraisal of findings from research and evaluation studies. It should equip students, at their own level, to engage in evaluation and research in relation to counselling.

Content will include:

Ethical issues in counselling research and evaluation.

Undertaking a literature review and literature critique.

Key research and evaluation techniques.

Planning, protocol design, data collection and analysis in evaluation and research.

Preparing for dissertation.

Writing up research and evaluation findings.

Evidence-based approach to counselling.

Integrating research into organisational culture and practice.

NICE and NICE Guidelines.

CORE-OM and other audit, assessment and outcome measures.

Data for and approaches to reflection.

Supervision.

A student passing this module will be able to:

1. Critically review the arguments for and against evidence-based counselling practice.
2. Critically evaluate the importance of research, monitoring and evaluation  in support of evidence- based counselling. 
3.  Undertake a  literature review and to critically evaluate findings from research, monitoring or evaluation studies, whether published or not.
4. Critically evaluate ethical issues in counselling research, monitoring and evaluation.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of research, monitoring and evaluation methodologies in counselling.
6. Compile and present a research proposal, ethical approval proforma and a plan for a monitoring or evaluation protocols.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.