| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
|---|---|
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
This module, 'Designing a Research Proposal - E-Learning' (MCR8013), is part of the Clinical Research Programme and it is designed to allow students to put into practice the information that they have acquired. Students will be required to design and establish approval for their own research project in collaboration with their supervisory team (comprising their workplace mentor, project supervisor and others from the programme team as appropriate). The module is designed to provide first hand experience of planning, designing and preparing research by allowing students to put into practice specific knowledge gained in the programme to-date helping them to develop a better understanding of clinical research and allowing them to utilise the portfolio of skills accrued so far.
i. Developing a research idea;
ii. Preparing a research protocol;
iii. Understanding the approvals necessary to carry out your research idea;
iv. Disseminating your idea to colleagues.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | Preparation and completion of approval forms for proposed research project. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | Online tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Works with academic supervisor to develop research idea and proposal. |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 26 | 1:00 | 26:00 | Reflect on project design options. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line discussion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Discussion Board, Wiki's, Reflective Journal and Adobe Connect. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Students will learn fundamental principles of research governance and good clinical practice as they apply to current clinical research. This module will be delivered by e-learning using Blackboard VLE through a series of guided learning opportunities including e-based lectures or tutorials. Teaching will be supplemented by scheduled on-line discussion and reflective learning activities such as discussion boards, wiki's, reflective journals and Adobe Connect. Work will be submitted via Blackboard VLE for assessment and feedback given electronically.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 10 | 1 | M | 20 | Presentation of a research proposal via conference call. Presentation 10slides &10mins defence 10 mins, plus up to10mins Q&A's. |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 25 | Written research proposal 1500 words. (proposal marked out of 100, 10 marks available for participation mark in peer review.) |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 5 | R&D Approval- Students not required to obtain full ethical approval. |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 25 | IRAS Form (standard length form). |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 15 | Patient Information Sheet and Consent Form (standard length documents). |
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 10 | Participation in collaborative e-learning activities throughout the module (Discussion Board, Blog, Wiki). |
The purpose of this module is that students will develop their own research proposal. They will therefore be assessed on an individual student by student basis according to the nature of their project and the specific approvals necessary for its execution. At the end of the module students should be in a position to perform the research proposal i.e. all appropriate paperwork for approvals will be in place.
Students will write a number of applications for approval of their own research proposal based on current ethical committee approval and R & D approval forms. These will be assessed and feedback will be given electronically. The ability to correctly identify the prerequisites within the current forms will indicate a student's knowledge and understanding of the module as taught.
Written communication, planning and organisation and information literacy are all practiced and assessed in the written research proposal, IRAS form, patient information sheet and consent forms and R & D approval as well as the oral presentation and defence of the research proposal to a local audience. The research proposal will include a peer review element; this will promote student participation as a student's participation in the peer review exercise will count towards 10% of their final mark for the assessment. The oral presentation and defence of the research proposal via conference call allows the practice and assessment of interpersonal communication in both a verbal and computer based (power point) format in addition to the skills above. Students practice computer skills, adaptability and initiative throughout the module and in preparation for the assessments. The curriculum is delivered via Blackboard VLE. Work will be submitted to Blackboard VLE for assessment. They will produce relevant research documentation based on current legislation.
A participation grade is included to reflect the student's engagement with the collaborative activities included throughout this e-learning module. These activities include the Discussion Board, Blog and Wiki.
Disclaimer: The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver modules in accordance with the descriptions set out in this catalogue. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, however, the University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of modules if it considers such action to be necessary.