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Core Module Information
Module title: Advancing Practice through Research
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: NUR09718
Module leader: Amani Al Bayrakdar
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the different types of evidence that may be used to inform clinical practice. Specifically, you will explore different approaches to undertaking the research process, research methods and will have the opportunity to develop your skills to critique research and its relevance to practice. You will learn how to interpret statistical analyses and qualitative data analysis. You will reflect on the ethical and professional implications of research and you will also consider factors which promote or hinder the implementation of evidence to practice. This will enable you to focus on dissemination and communication of evidence in practice. After completion of this module you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to understand the research process, appraise evidence and evaluate its appropriateness for implementation in your practice.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Compare and contrast different types of evidence.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research process including statistics and qualitative data analysis.

LO3: Accurately assess the ethical and professional implications of research.

LO4: Evaluate the appropriateness and quality of evidence which informs and advances practice.

LO5: Critically reflect on factors which promote or hinder the implementation of research evidence into practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Amani Al Bayrakdar
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 16 In person lectures will provide a general introduction to the module's learning outcomes, content and assessment.
Face To Face Tutorial 4 The in person tutorial will focused around small-group work. Students will have the opportunity to explore how they can apply research in their practice contexts. They will be encouraged to identify a topic for their assessment.
Independent Learning Lecture 4 A further lecture/s will provide students with a more in-depth exploration of key topics including research ethics, critiquing research and implementing research.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 30 Students will engage with each other and the teaching team through online discussion forums via the online learning platform, Moodle. Discussion forum groupwork will be supplemented by online office hours with the teaching team where students will be able to ask questions about the module content or the assessment.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 146 Student's will work their way through a series of Moodle units which will build their knowledge and understanding of the module content. They will be provided with a suggestive reading list to supplement their learning.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 14 , WORDS= 3000 The summative assessment is a 3000 word written assignment to be submitted in the form of a critique of a research paper that is relevant to nursing practice. It will enable students to demonstrate skills of critical reflection and academic writing; and encompasses learning outcomes 1 to 5. To be submitted around Week 14.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

 

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