Research: Extended Research Project for Health

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to plan an extended research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify and agree an extended research project located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.

  • 1.2

    Produce and explain the aims of the research.

  • 1.3

    Develop a project brief.

  • 1.4

    Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues and how these will be managed/overcome.

  • 1.5

    Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.

2.

Be able to conduct research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify and conduct in-depth research from a wide range of sources.

3.

Be able to develop ideas.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Select appropriate information and/or evidence.

  • 3.2

    Analyse the findings and develop ideas.

  • 3.3

    Evaluate key research findings and draw appropriate conclusions.

  • 3.4

    Produce a body of work which meets the brief outcomes.

4.

Be able to present the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Produce a research report.

  • 4.2

    Select and use the most appropriate format to present results.

  • 4.3

    Summarise information coherently in a conventional style, appropriate to the knowledge domain.

  • 4.4

    Reference all sources using a recommended style of referencing.

5.

Be able to evaluate own writing project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Reflect on the design and methodology of the project.

  • 5.2

    Evaluate findings in relation to aims, previous research and relevant theories.

  • 5.3

    Identify recommendations for the future.