| Category |
Assignment |
Subject |
Education |
| University |
Engineering Institutes of Technology |
Module Title |
MHS8.441 Research Methods And Design |
| Word Count |
25,00 words |
| Academic Year |
2025 |
MHS8.441 Course Learning Outcomes
- LO2: Critically evaluate the outcomes of health research.
- LO3: Write a research proposal appropriate for submission to a research committee.
Assessment Tasks
This assessment requires you to prepare a written research proposal that outlines your research topic and how you intend to undertake the research. Contents may include, but are not limited to:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Introduction and background
- Significance/justification of the research
- Research question
- Methods and Design
- General Literature Review
- Limitations
- Ethical and cultural considerations
- Timeline or Milestones
Assessment Guidelines
Abstract
- A summary of the research proposal, typically 150-250 words, including the research question, objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
Introduction
- Background information on the research topic
- Rationale for the study, explaining why the research is important
- Statement of the research problem or question
Research Question and Objectives
- Specific research question(s) that will be addressed through the literature review.
- Clear and concise statement of the main objectives of the research.
Methodology/Methods
- Type of Literature Review: Specify the type of literature review you will conduct (e.g., rapid scoping, narrative review, systematic review, meta-analysis, scoping review).
- Search Strategy: Detailed plan for identifying relevant literature, including databases to be searched (e.g., PubMed, ProQuest, CINAHL, SCOPUS), keywords and search terms, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Selection Process: Criteria for selecting studies for inclusion in the review and how these will be applied (e.g., screening process, quality assessment).
- Data Extraction: Methods for extracting relevant data from the selected studies (e.g., themes, findings, methodologies used in the studies).
- Data Synthesis: Approach to synthesising the data (e.g., thematic analysis, meta-synthesis, narrative synthesis)
Review of the Literature
- A review of existing literature related to your research topic
- Identification of gaps in the current knowledge that your research aims to fill
- Theoretical framework guiding your research
Timeline/Milestones
- A general timeline outlining the major phases of the literature review process and the time allocated to each phase.
Expected Outcomes
- Description of the anticipated findings of the literature review.
- Potential impact and significance of the review on the research topic.
References
- Use APA 7th referencing format for both the references
Appendices (if applicable)
- Additional materials that support your proposal, such as search strategies, data extraction forms, or quality assessment checklists.
Carefully Read the Marking Criteria\ Rubric Below Before You Start This Assessment
