This module has been developed for motivated health care professionals who have not studied for some time. The module will enable students to develop key transferable skills through a range of online activities that prepares the student for transition to level 7 postgraduate study. This module will enable students to achieve the learning outcomes through guided activities that focus on: critical analysis and evaluation of research evidence, academic integrity and standards of academic writing for level 6 through to level 7. 

The units will direct students through a personalised journey of digital capabilities to develop knowledge and skills in referencing, literature searching and critical reading. 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to source and utilise information and evidence for academic study.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and theoretical understanding of the evidence base relevant to their own area of practice. 

Number of Learner Hours:

1.Scheduled 10

2.Directed independent: 85

3.Independent 55

Assessment:

The assessment for this module will be an of an annotated bibliography of evidence in relation to the student’s own area of practice. 

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HHCONMSC: MSc Contemporary Nursing