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2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DONE5009M Dissertation/Practice Based Project

45 creditsClass Size: 30

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Claire Hale
Email: C.A.Hale@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 30 Jun(Adv pre 2223), Sep to Aug View Timetable

Year running 2007/08

Pre-requisites

DONE5001MInfluencing Nursing
HECS5002MEvidence Based Practice

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

At the end of this module the student will be expected to: formulate a clear research question related to a practice based issue; undertake an in-depth literature review that informs the research and/or development in relation to a practice based issue; choose an appropriate methodology for undertaking research e.g. work based learning, empirical research ( qualitative or quantitative), secondary research; undertake the project/research; critically analyse the results; provide a critical and reflective account of the dissertation/practice based project.

Syllabus

Students will be allocated a supervisor with whom they will agree the dissertation/ practice based project, arrive at a plan of action and liase with throughout the project. They will be expected to submit draft work to their supervisor and attend individual tutorials. It is expected that students will actively participate in group tutorials.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Tutorial301.0030.00
Private study hours420.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)450.00

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Project10,500 words. Students undertaking the work based learning project will be expected to provide a reflective portfolio of evidence to substantiate the written text. A viva voce may be an option on this module.100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Students undertaking the work based learning project will be expected to provide a reflective portfolio of evidence to substantiate the written text. A viva voce may be an option on this module.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 17/01/2008

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