L.O 1 Understand how to formulate a research specification
1.1 Formulate and record possible research project outline specifications Task 1
1.2 Identify the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection Task 1
1.3 Undertake a critical review of key references Task 1
1.4 Produce a research project specification Task 1
1.5 Provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification Task 1
L.O 2 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification 2.1 Match resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis Task 1
2.2 Undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures Task 2
2.3 Record and collate relevant data where appropriate Task 2
L.O 3 Be able to evaluate the research outcomes 3.1 Use appropriate research evaluation techniques Task 2
3.2 Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification Task 2
3.3 Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration Task 2
L.O 4 Be able to present the research outcomes 4.1 Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience Task 2
Task 1 (1.1., 1.2., 1.3., 1.4., 1.5., 2.1)
In this part, you will select a research topic from one of the themes provided and write up a proposal (agreed with your tutor). The proposal is then submitted in a (proposal) submission inbox, which will be set up on STPmoodle nearer to the date of submission. STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS IN CLASS. Although this is not an assessment method used to grade work summatively, the presentation will be used as an opportunity to provide formative feedback for each individual learner.
Your main Tasks in PART 1 of the assignment are as follow:
Select a research theme from any of the following themes:
Impact of diversity on health and social care provision
Health and wellbeing
Healthcare service improvement
Personal hygiene
Stress factors among college students
The importance of teamwork in health and social care
Note: Prepare a one or two page(s) plan of your research proposal for formative assessment. . It has to be noted that a research theme is not a topic. Thus, you cannot directly select one of themes provided as your chosen topic of research!
(NB: Your proposal, which should not be less than 900 words and not more than 1100 words, should first be approved before you conduct your research project)
Tips for Part 1:
Outline the specifications of your research. Also, clearly define the aims, objectives, rationale for choosing your research topic and timelines for your research tasks. Outline the resources at your disposal for this research.
Describe the type(s) of research method(s) and tools you would use to gather your research data (also known as primary data).
Explain the role of ethical codes and ethics committees in research and prepare a consent form for participants of your research.
Undertake literature search on your chosen research topic and note down key references in text and in a reference list.
Task 2
Each individual member of each group should now choose a research topic within the research theme and write a research project to be presented as a word document in a submission folder for your group at the end of term 2.
