Course overview
This course/module is designed to allow students to participate in the research process. Students will be given the opportunity under supervision to complete a small research project. The submitted written text will be a minimum of 10,000 words in length, and is required to demonstrate a critical knowledge of the chosen topic area. The ability to apply scientific scrutiny to a topic related to aspects of drug and alcohol aetiology, treatment, prevention, public health or policy as identified by the programme team will be required. The research project may involve original data collection, secondary analysis of previously collected data sets, or other quantitative or qualitative research methods. The necessary defining feature is that the research project should demonstrate an appropriate level of academic rigor and understanding of the scientific implications of the findings of the project. Students will need to demonstrate competence in the integration and analysis of data to further the translation of this knowledge into more effective policies and practices, in keeping with the stated aims of the programme
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate competence in advanced discussion, analysis and critique of scientific information pertinent to the research topic
- Understanding and evaluation of research design and implementation
- Management and organisation of small research projects
- Report writing
- Individual time management
- Knowledge of the scientific evidence in your chosen area of research
- Competence in critical evaluation and interpretation of data
- Academic writing skills
- Ability to effectively communicate your intellectual curiosity and knowledge to others through the written word