Public Health and Social Care

Your (double weighted) module assessment is comprised of two sections:

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A Literature Review (equivalent to 2,500 words) LO’s 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 100%

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A research project proposal (5,000 words) LO’s 1, 2, 3 & 4     100%

Task 1: LO’s 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

This will require you to write a literature review (approx. 2,500 words) on a topic of your choice related to Public Health and Social Care/Early Years in the broadest sense.  This literature review should feed forward to Task 2 where you write a research proposal. 

Your literature review should demonstrate skills in library searching, a command of the subject area and an understanding of the identified topic or problem.  Additionally you should use it to justify your research topic, design and methodology.  This is a chance for you to display your scholarly skills and broader reading around a topic.

Task 2: LO’s 1, 2, 3 and 4

This will require you to write a proposal for research (approx. 5,000 words) in which you will need to include the following:

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A ‘Statement of Intent’

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Correct identification and construction of the issue(s) to be researched

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A comprehensive and critical literature review this may contain elements of task 1 in addition to new sources of information

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Ethical considerations

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Discussion and justification of research methodology and research methods to address the position you wish to adopt

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Proposed specific research activity (how you envisage the research to proceed)

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Suggested appropriate methods for data collection/generation

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Proposed data analysis

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Identification of likely resources

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Conclusion

You will also need to clearly relate both assignments to the stated learning outcomes for the module

N.B. Inclusions in an appendix will count up to 10% of the overall word count.

On completion of this task you will have demonstrated an ability to:

RMPF 1

LO1 Differentiate between types of research (qualitative/quantitative) and their suitability linked to appropriate methodology

LO2 Formulate a relevant, in-depth literature review

LO3 Consider the appropriateness of different research methods and correctly formulate common methods (Questionnaire, Survey, Interview etc.)

LO4 Effectively construct and address ethical issues

LO5 Evaluate data analysis techniques

RMPF 2

LO1 Identify a relevant area(s) of practice which would benefit from further research

LO2 Propose methodology, method, data generation and data analysis appropriate to the research proposition

LO3 Effectively construct and propose ways to address ethical issues

LO4 Engage in critical discussion and construct a valid research proposition applicable to a specific area of practice

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Enquiry and use of sources

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Knowledge and understanding of subject matter

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Analytical ability and comprehension

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Written expression

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Application of technical skills

Plagiarism is an offence and will be treated as a breach of the assessment regulations.

(see cheating and plagiarism guidelines in the HE College Handbook)