Using Research Knowledge

Using Research Knowledge CPPD

• Overview

This module will begin by providing a philosophical background to modern approaches to research. It will cover the emergence of modernist sciences-relativism, empiricism positivism, induction deduction and hypothetico- deductivism. The introduction will be followed by sessions that look at the nature of data and aspects of its collection. The module will explore differing methodological approaches to research such as, experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, phenomenology, ethnography and grounded theory.

Aspects of data collection will include, the nature of variables, sampling regimes, measurement tools, validity and reliability. Having reviewed how data are collected, the principle methods of displaying both qualitative and quantitative data will be examined, an overview of the use of questionnaires, interview and other techniques will then follow. Approaches to analyses data will also be covered.

Central to these discussions will be the centrality of the researcher and participants in the construction of knowledge, ethics and values within research. The module will include exploring models of conducting and writing research critique and approaches to the implementation of research findings.

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This is a Nursing Studies top-up degree programme module. If you wish to complete a top-up degree, please apply directly on the Nursing Studies programme webpage. If you would still like to complete this module as a CPPD student but would like to complete a top-up degree at a later date, please note that you will only be able to transfer a maximum of 30 credits which have been awarded within 5 years prior to the start date of the programme (top-up degree). For any further information regarding top-up degrees please contact Kim Sanghera (Kim.Sanghera.1@city.ac.uk)

Course Information Start Date Cost Course Code Apply Wednesday 21 September 2016 Home / EU - £1,125 NM3270 Apply Now For additional dates please register your interest Home / EU - £1,125 NM3270 Register Interest Eligibility

Non EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone module.

You must be registered in the United Kingdom as a nurse.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

• IELTS: 7.0

Please note that due to changes in the UKVI's list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL as evidence of English language for students who require a CAS as of April 2014.

Application Deadline: