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This module is intended to familiarise students with the major aspects of the research processes in the adult or children and young people’s sectors. It will provide a limited opportunity for primary research and for a literature review.

This module will cover the following topics:

• Basic principles of social research and research methodology;
• The nature of knowledge;
• Requirements for writing a research proposal including ethical approval;
• Development of critical appraisal skills for evaluating published research relevant to practice.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Reflect upon the importance of research for professional practice;
b) Critically discuss ethical considerations of research;
c) Evaluate the contribution of a range of approaches and methods to research;
d) Write a research proposal and know how to undertake research;
e) Critically evaluate research reports relevant to practice.

ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Search research data bases;
b) Organise and assimilate of knowledge;
c) Apply a critical approach to developing research proposals;
d) Critically read research reports.

Staff student contact circa 20% (to include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, webct)
Student independent study circa 80% (to include webCT, group work and assignment preparation)

Staff student contact circa 20% (to include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, webct)
Student independent study circa 80% (to include webCT, group work and assignment preparation)

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