CYP7045 - Supervised Research Project

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Implement research plans to effectively produce a piece of empirical, work-based or literature-based research relevant to a social context

2 - Identify, précis and synthesise relevant key literature to inform the research of mental health in children and young people and the analysis of own data

3 - Précis and employ appropriate research or work-based methodologies and methods relevant to the research

4 - Collect, interpret and critically analyse data, and synthesise research findings, to draw justified conclusions to inform policy and/or practice

5 - Critically evaluate and judge the outcomes of own research in order to report on findings and conclusions that demonstrate the impact of the research in a way relevant to the approach taken

Content:

Students will conduct an appropriate, feasible empirical study at this level on a subject agreed with the Specialist Supervisor. Structured seminars will be delivered to facilitate students’ progress through the study. These can focus on: (i) getting started on, and managing the project, and working independently with the guidance of the Specialist Supervisor; (ii) approaches to the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; (iii) writing and presenting empirical research. Students are entitled to input from their Specialist Supervisor throughout the study, in addition to the scheduled group seminar sessions.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The CYP7045 Supervised Research Project module is meticulously designed to integrate seamlessly with the overarching goals of Leeds Trinity University's Learning, Teaching, and Academic Experience Strategy (LTAE 2022-2026). It aims to foster a profound connection between academic inquiry and social issues, enabling students to embark on a research journey that is both personally and professionally enriching. The module's core objectives are to develop students' ability to execute and oversee a research project—whether it's empirical, work-based, or literature-based—that addresses a pertinent social context. This includes the formulation of research plans, the identification and synthesis of key literature to underpin the research, and the application of suitable methodologies and methods for a comprehensive analysis of social issues.

Students will engage in the collection, interpretation, and critical analysis of data, honing their skills in synthesising research findings to draw well-founded conclusions that can significantly influence policy and/or practice. Moreover, the module encourages a critical self-evaluation of the research outcomes, guiding students to report on their findings and conclusions in a manner that highlights the research's impact. This involves a careful judgment of the research process and outcomes, ensuring the deliverables are relevant and impactful with respect to the chosen approach. By navigating through these learning outcomes, students will gain a robust framework for conducting meaningful research, equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions that can lead to transformative changes in policy and practice.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities
Hours: 25
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 425

Further Details Relating to Assessment

Students are referred to Module Handbook for full details.

Students are only required to make an application for ethical approval to the Ethics Committee if they a carrying out a traditional form of research outside of their workplace. If a student is carrying out a work-based project style project, then this will be considered part of their role as it is negotiated with their employer under the terms and ethical rules of that organisation. Systematic literatures do not require ethical approval; however, ethical use of sources will form part of the assessment.

Students will be supported with workshops prior to the commencement of their supervision. This is expected to be bespoke in nature due to the heterogeneity of projects students may need support with. While specific activities and workshops around systematic literature reviewing is something which will benefit all students, it is important that tailored support is provided for students carrying out particular kinds of methodologies.

Completion of the journal article can allow for students to focus their attention on publishing earlier and working on producing a paper to the formatting rules of a particular journal, therefore gaining real world skills and experience in producing publishable studies early in their academic career.

Assessment:

001 Journal article; 6,000 words; end of term 3 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 45
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T1S7T3

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