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2021-222022-23
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching period
A
Autumn Term 2023-24
Module aims
To provide the student with the opportunity to study an area of midwifery practice in depth, demonstrate critical reasoning and application of theory to practice.
Module learning outcomes
This module will enable the student to:
Critically review in depth the research literature related to their chosen topic of study.
Critically evaluate a range of theoretical and philosophical dimensions in order to contextualise their study.
Integrate relevant theoretical concepts with reflections on experience.
Critically reflect on the application of evidence based guidelines to practice in their chosen area of study.
Present a major study, which demonstrates critical thought and the ability to synthesise knowledge from a range of appraised sources.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Dissertation - 10,000 words
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Dissertation - 10,000 words
N/A
100
Module feedback
Written feedback for summative assessment is provided on the standard proforma, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.
Indicative reading
Aveyard, H. & Sharp, P. (2017) A beginners guide to evidence based practice (3rd ed). Maidenhead: Open University Press
Aveyard, H., Sharp, P. & Woolliams, M (2015) A beginners guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care (2nd ed). Maidenhead: Open University Press
Becker, L. (2015) Writing successful reports and dissertations. London: SAGE Publications Ltd
Cottrell, S. (2014) Dissertations and project reports. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan