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Course unit details:
Research Project 1 (Clinical Immunology)
| Unit code | MEDN60302 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 30 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Division of Medical Education |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Research Project 1 consists of two parts. The initial part is a supervised concise literature review based on the research topic for Research Project 2. The second part of the unit will involve students formulating a research project proposal based on Research Project 2.
Aims
The unit aims to:
Provide students with experience of designing an original research project. Students will develop abilities: to critically appraise and synthesise published research; formulate and work with a relevant research question and develop research-writing and presentation skills. They will develop skills in critical analysis and evaluation, and research proposal design.
Teaching and learning methods
Regular individual or small group meetings with a nominated project supervisor, guided reading and focused skills support. Progress will be monitored and regular feedback provided.
Knowledge and understanding
- Develop understanding of the literature in a specific area of clinical and/or medical sciences
- Understand how to identify an appropriate research question
- Identify and employ the appropriate research methods and analyses necessary to answer their research question
- Understand the requirements of scientific writing
- Understand the requirements of data presentation
- Understand the ethical issues and processes involved in research
Intellectual skills
- Critically appraise and synthesise a body of literature relevant to their research question
- Generate timely and theoretically grounded research questions
- Consider relevant statistical tools
- Be able to make a reasoned argument for a particular point of view
- Be able to draw reasoned conclusions
Practical skills
- Plan and conduct a detailed, focused and current literature search
- Implement and manage data collection
- Research and consider appropriate analytical techniques
- Consider management and manipulation of datasets
Transferable skills and personal qualities
- Demonstrate independent thought
- Develop self-management project skills (e.g. time management, prioritisation of tasks)
- Command an appropriate battery of communication skills – oral and written – to engage in constructive dialogue with peers and supervisor, and to present work based on the Research Project 1
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 40% |
| Report | 40% |
| Oral assessment/presentation | 20% |
The second summative piece of assessment after the Literature report will be a research project proposal.
Students will also be expected to completed 2 formative reflective reports from research seminars.
Feedback methods
Marks will be provided online within 3/4 weeks of assessment deadline
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 300 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Joanne Pennock | Unit coordinator |