PUB016-6/STI016-6 Public Health Research Methods Research Proposal Assignment 1 Brief | University of Bedfordshire

About This Assignment Brief

Learning Outcomes

•  Demonstrate a critical understanding of the application of differing public health research designs and methods.
•  Construct a rigorous and replicable health-related research proposal, demonstrating a critical appreciation of relevant research and its public health value.

Assignment Brief Discussion with Students

The assessment brief must be discussed during an in-class session with students within the first 2 weeks of the unit and be accompanied by a screen/podcast on the BREO shell explaining the assessment, the rubric and marking criteria. 

Assignment Requirements

You are required to produce a 3,000-word research proposal that may form the basis for your future dissertation, following the elements in this order:
• Title page
• Contents page
• Abstract
• Main body (see recommended templates)
• References
• Appendix (optional)

The research proposal assessment enables students to construct a proposal that may form the basis of their future dissertation. It is, therefore, useful for several reasons, including making important headway on understanding the theory, rationale and significance of their future dissertation study,
constructing a precise and feasible research question, and the methodological complexities that may be involved. It also enables students to demonstrate their learning associated with constructing a research question underpinned with theory and clear rationale, as well as their understanding of research design and methodological considerations, and the public health implications and value of their potential findings. As the assessment involves proposing a study, no data collection or ethics approval should be sought during this unit.