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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: NUR09725
Module leader: Amani Al Bayrakdar
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Healthcare Workforce Development
Prerequisites

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

This module will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the research process and the different types of evidence used to inform nursing clinical practice. Students will be asked to engage with different types of evidence that inform nursing clinical practice. This will support them to review literature systematically, formulate focused research questions, and develop a deep understanding of research methodologies and methods. Students will apply their knowledge to interpret and critique both qualitative and quantitative research, including the use of key statistical concepts reported in published studies, in order to evaluate how evidence can inform clinical practice. Ethical and professional implications of research will be considered, alongside factors that promote or hinder the translation of evidence into practice. Students will build towards developing a research proposal, applying the skills and knowledge gained through the module to communicate and plan research in a way that is relevant to nursing practice.Indicative content includes Literature Reviewing; Research Questions and Design; Methodologies and Methods; Approaches to Qualitative and Quantitative Research; Core Statistical Concepts; Critical Appraisal Skills; Ethics in Research; Evidence Translation into Practice; Proposal Development.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate the quality, type, and level of research evidence, including its position within the hierarchy of evidence, to determine its appropriateness for informing and advancing professional practice.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research process for both qualitative and quantitative studies, including an understanding of core statistics concepts.

LO3: Assess and apply ethical and professional standards in the design and planning of research

LO4: Critically reflect on factors that influence the implementation of research evidence into practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, 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: Sandra Sharp
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 cover the module's key content and learning outcomes, provide guidance on assessment, and support students in developing a critical understanding of core concepts.
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 Tutorial 12 Students will attend online tutorials and engage with the teaching team where they will be able to ask questions about the module content or the assessment.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 166 Student's will work their way through a series of module 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.
Independent Learning Lecture 2 Online lecture will review the module's key content and learning outcomes, provide guidance on assessment, and support students in developing a critical understanding of core concepts
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 Not Yet Determi , WORDS= 2500 words This assessment requires a 2,500-word research proposal on a clearly defined topic relevant to nursing practice. The proposal should include an introduction and literature review (with reference to the hierarchy of evidence) (LO1, LO2), a research question, justified methodology and methods (LO1, LO2), ethical considerations (LO3), and a discussion of implementation and practice implications (LO1, LO4). Understanding of statistical concepts will be demonstrated through engagement with the literature and justification of methodological choices (LO2).To be submitted around Week 14.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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