Induction Academy

The aim of this module is to provide students with an advanced introduction to the methods commonly used in health research. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of:

• How to use Moodle for distance learning and engage with peers and staff online
• Using the library as a distance learning student
• How to search the literature
• Using End Note
• How to synthesise evidence
• Standards of academic writing
• The nature of plagiarism and how to reference source material correctly
• Theoretical perspectives in health research
• The practical process of conducting research
• How to formulate appropriate questions and hypotheses
• How to choose appropriate methodology
• Quantitative and qualitative research method
• Research ethics
• Disseminating and implementing research into practice
• Programme-specific research.