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PAM3004 Project Studies 22007-2008Code: PAM3004Title: Project Studies 2 Instructors: Dr H. Dehghani CATS credits: 30 ECTS credits: 15 Availability: B821 only Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Project Studies 1 (PAM2005) Duration: Weeks 5-28 Directed Study Time: 100 hours Private Study Time: 100 hours Assessment Tasks Time: 100 hours Observation report: Scheduled for 2006/07 IRS AimsTo enable the students to engage in self directed and group study. To plan, undertake and evaluate a research project and to write up this project suitable for publication. This module builds on the foundation of the level 1 module PAM1013 (Evidence-based Professional Practice) and the level 2 module PAM2005 (Project Studies 1). During this module students will investigate systematically and in-depth an area of particular interest and direct relevance to the field of study. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsProject tutorials, practical work and independent study. AssignmentsPoster presentation; 3000-word journal article, suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal; group presentation at Interprofessional Conference. AssessmentResearch/Laboratory (Notebook) assessment and 20-minute viva voce (40%); Poster presentation (10%); 3000-word journal article (50%). Syllabus Plan and ContentStudents will work as part of a group under the supervision of a member of staff to select, pilot and undertake a research project using a methodology that is appropriate to the research question. The final results of the project will be presented at the Interprofessional conference towards the end of Stage 3. Refer to the Guidelines for Project Studies 2 for more information.
Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s)(1998), Evidence-Based Healthcare, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0-75-063783-8 (UL: WB 20 EVI)(1989), How to write and publish a scientific paper (3rd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-36760-3 (UL: 501.49 DAY) (2000), Using qualitative research - a practical introduction for occupational and physical therapists, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-4430-6232-3 (UL: 615.7515 USI) (2004), Research methods for clinical therapists, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-443-07430-5 (UL: 615.8515 HIC) (2001), SPSS Survival Manual, Open University, ISBN 0-33-520890-8 (UL: In Processing) (2000), Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-443-05039-2 (UL: WB 25 POL) (1998), Social Research, Macmillan Press, ISBN 1-403-94320-6 (UL: In processing) Formative MechanismsThis module is supported by small-group tutorials. Students are able to monitor their own progress by discussion with tutors. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |