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2004/05 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS1008 Information for Study and Research (Open/Distance Learning Mode)

10 creditsClass Size: 999

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2004/05

Pre-requisites

As per programme pre-requisites.

Co-requisites

HECS 1009 Learning Disability and the Social Context of Caring

This module is approved as an Elective

Objectives

Demonstrate ability to access and utilise the library catalogue to retrieve information from electronic and paperbased resources; conduct literature searches demonstrating proficiency in using electronic databases and the world wide web; word process clear, literate and relevant prose demonstrating an ability to develop logical and consistent arguments related to a specific subject area; appreciate different sources of knowledge and the relationship of research evidence to the practice setting; summarise the basic differences between qualitative and quantitative research traditions; conduct and write up a brief report of the literature in a specified area of healthcare research

Syllabus

Health and safety requirements, associated with the use of VDU's and PC's; information sources, access and retrieval; library resources: catalogue, electronic and WWW services and resources. Searching and using the catalogue. Accessing related web sites. Using bulletin boards, book marks and downloading information. Using student e-mail; literature searching: using CD-ROM, electronic databases, ASSIA, CINAHL, MEDLINE, BIDS, the Cochrane databases. Exercises using the Nathan Bodington Building; word processing reports and reviews; the nature of knowledge and sources of knowledge for research and health and social care; the qualitative and quantitative research traditions - history and philosophy; literature review: reading the literature critically. Approaches to structure and criteria for the review. Report writing.

Teaching methods

Tutorials: 6 hours, Private Study: 94 hours

Methods of assessment

Linked assessment with module HECS1009 Learning Disabilities and the Social Context of Care. Literature review of 2000 - 2500 words.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/04/2005

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