2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5304M Research in Action

15 creditsClass Size: 10

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: Rebecca Randell
Email: R.Randell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry to MSc in Clinical Research Methods

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module forms an optional component to the MSc in Clinical Research Methods programme.The aim of the module is to provide students with an opportunity to develop applied research knowledge and management skills in a real world context aligned to externally funded studies related to NHS priorities. Overall this will enable students to understand how to increase efficiency including timeliness of research delivery/management/generalisability / fittingness of research and reduce bias.

Objectives

Module objectives are to enable student to:
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a specific research methodology and method in an applied context
Exhibit an in-depth knowledge of the preparation and management of active research
Produce a critical report about what makes a successful NHS research project in terms of performance in initiating and delivering research
Critically reflect on their applied research experience

Learning outcomes
In completion of the module students should be able:
1. To demonstrate in-depth understanding of a specific research methodology and method in an applied context of relevance to the NHS
2. To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the preparation and management of a specific, externally funded research project
3. To communicate what makes NHS research successful
4. To produce a critical report about what makes NHS research successful
5. To critically reflect on applied research experience

Skills outcomes
Applied research theory to practice and management skills.

Syllabus

The module will provide the student with information and resources about:

The practicalities of operationalising research in different roles e.g. chief investigator, principal investigator and study co-ordinator
The management of research e.g. time management tools and management techniques e.g. steering and advisory groups including public and patient involvement
Consideration of ethical issues through the research process, securing ethical approval and managing ethical issues including dissemination
Securing and negotiating access to conduct research and responding to governance arrangements e.g. site visits
Financial planning of research and trouble-shooting when the costs and budget do not ‘fit’
Strategic importance of delivering on clinical research and the available resources to support faster, easier clinical research , such as Research Networks

Students will undertake, with supervision, a defined research activity aligned to externally funded research responding to NHS priorities by way of a placement. The nature and scope of the research activity will be subject to existing funded studies and with negotiation between students, module team and principal investigators. Opportunities within the Faculty of Medicine and Health will be accessed, initially a) The School of Healthcare and b) Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research.
Example opportunities will include:
a) Working with existing research teams to undertake an appropriate part of an on-going project, which may range from the start of the research to dissemination; such as recruitment, data collection or analysis
Or
b) Develop and undertake a specific micro-study related to, and for the enhancement of, an existing programme of research. For example: undertaking an additional analysis of the profiles of non-consent and study eligibility issues to inform the Study Management Team

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Practical	8	7.50	60.00
Tutorial	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			85.00
Total Contact hours			65.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Private study will include reflecting on experiential learning; reading associated literature regarding applied research prior to and during to inform preparation of the assignment.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students' progress will be monitored by the module leader and by self-assessment during tutorial discussion.
Peer support will be encouraged; the trend is for student to use social media to communicate and support learning.
The module leader, in discussion with module team and programme leader will secure an appropriate placement. Each student will be allocated a placement 'supervisor' to facilitate negotiated research activities and will act as a contact person for the student and module leader. Self-assessment will be made during research meetings as to development of knowledge and understanding. Informal feedback will be accessed via the placement 'supervisor'. Personal tutoring will be available to all students

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	2500 words	60.00
Presentation	Presentation (15 minutes)	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/01/2018

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