Introduction to Research and Evidence in Health and Social Assignment Brief | Cornell University

Assessment Weighting: 100% coursework

Task:

Students will develop an annotated bibliography of three academic papers on a selected health and social care topic of their choice. The selected sources will then be synthesised into a literature review summary. The focus is on demonstrating an effective search strategy, differentiating study designs, and evaluating sources critically rather than merely summarising the topic. This will help students build research skills essential for evidence-based practice in health and social care.
To start the task:  

Make sure you know how to access:

• GBS Moodle – to access the teaching session resources and submission link.  
• Accessing academic search engines via the GBS and OBU online library

Learning outcomes of this module:

LO1: Demonstrate access to relevant information to support practice in health and social care.
LO2: Differentiate academic research study types and how they inform the body of knowledge.
LO3: Identify key databases for searching relevant literature and resources.