Modiwl RDR-3175:
Dissertation
Dissertation 2024-25
RDR-3175
2024-25
School of Health Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
30 credits
Module Organiser:
Delyth Hughes
Overview
Tailored Content to support students individual projects
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -- Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Basic ability in applying what is learned to common practice scenarios. - Basic understanding of professional accountability issues. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.
-good -- Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common and less common practice scenarios. - Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria.
-excellent -- Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. - Very good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common, less common and uniquely specific practice scenarios. - Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the data collected in the light of current published research in their professional field and the wider healthcare community
- Demonstrate appropriate research methodologies and utilise time management skills in the collection of data for analysis.
- Demonstrate initiative and independent thought in the formulation of a research question and design of a small research project to investigate it
- Demonstrate the integration of theory and clinical practice throughout the report
- Provide a coherent and logical analysis of the results evaluate their usefulness and formulate conclusions and recommendations for future practice
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Dissertation-7,500 words
Weighting
100%
Due date
10/03/2025