MD6016 Assessment Brief
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Plan, design and conduct a research study/systematic review/practice innovation project that has relevance for their area of practice.
- Appraise and evaluate appropriate empirical and theoretical literature to support their chosen research study/systematic review/ practice innovation project
- Conduct the research proposed and demonstrate coherence in their chosen research study/systematic review approach/ practice innovation project.
- Justify all decisions/choices made at every stage of the research process
- Present, discuss and evaluate their study findings within the context of their practice discipline and the existing literature.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of ethical issues, informed consent, patient confidentiality, and data protection in the research process.
- Exhibit professional behaviour by meeting all scholarly requirements in a professional and timely manner.
- Outline an appropriate plan for dissemination of the findings from their research study/systematic review/practice innovation project.
Examination and Assessment
- Continuous Assessment 400 Marks
- Presentation – Present research to an open forum (50 Marks)
- Dissertation – Dissertation based on an empirical study or a systematic review or a practice innovation project (350 Marks)
Supplemental Examination and Assessment
- Continuous Assessment
- Marks in passed elements of continuous assessment are carried forward. Failed elements must be repeated
- Dissertation based on an empirical study or a systematic review or a practice innovation project
- Present research to an open forum
- Marks in passed elements of continuous assessment are carried forward. Failed elements must be repeated
MD6016 Assessment Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Identifies topic/question | Well Achieved
Clearly defined and considered research topic based on provided guidance. 50 pts Achieved Defined research topic based on provided guidance. 25 pts Nearly there Partly defined research topic based on provided guidance. 15 pts Not Achieved The research question is only partly defined and considered based one the provided guidance. 7.5 pts |
| Methods & Search Strategy | Well Achieved
Topic was well searched and excellent number of current and relevant sources of literature were used. 80 pts Achieved Appropriate search strategy of current and relevant literature used. 48 pts Nearly there Basic search strategy of current and relevant literature. 32 pts Not Achieved Limited search strategy of current and relevant literature. 8 pts |
| Results | Well Achieved
Very good presentation of results from beginning to end. 80 pts Achieved Results were presented in a mostly logical and cohesive manner. 48 pts Nearly there Results were presented in a somewhat logical and cohesive manner. 32 pts Not Achieved Results were not presented in a logical and cohesive manner. 16 pts |
| Discussion & Conclusions | Well Achieved
Excellent performance, engaging closely and systematically with the topic, with consistently strong evidence of excellent ability to organise, analyse and express arguments fluently and lucidly with a high level of critical analysis. 80 pts Achieved Well-developed capacity to analyse topic, organise and present material and to draw conclusions. 48 pts Nearly there Basic grasp of subject matter, but somewhat lacking in focus and structure: 32 pts Not Achieved Deficient understanding of the topic with inadequate knowledge displayed. Random and undisciplined discussion– poorly structured answer with poor analytical skills shown. 10 pts |
| Bibliography / Referencing | Well Achieved
Comprehensive and correct in-text citation. References are correct, accurate and complete. Bibliography is formatted according to convention/agreed style. 50 pts Achieved Correct in-text citation. References are substantially correct accurate and complete. Bibliography is substantially formatted according to convention/agreed 37.5 pts Nearly there Limited accuracy of in-text citation. References are partially correct, accurate and/or complete Bibliography is partly formatted according to convention/agreed style. 25 pts Not Achieved Poor accuracy of in-text citation. References are substantially incorrect, inaccurate and/or incomplete. Bibliography is poorly formatted according to convention/agreed 12.5 pts |
| Formatting instructions | Well Achieved
Comprehensive and correct formatting. 10 pts Nearly there Limited accuracy of formatting or is partly formatted according to convention/mandated style. 5 pts Not Achieved Poor accuracy of formatting or is poorly formatted according to convention/mandate. 2.5 pts |