Research Proposal

Learn how to select, evaluate and justify research methodologies and methods, in preparation for your major project

This module will give you a critical overview of the research processes used within nursing and midwifery and will help you to write a research proposal for your Level 7 Major Project.

With prior knowledge of some research approaches at Level 6, you’ll hone your ability to synthesise and transfer knowledge and evaluate and critically analyse sources.

After the module, you’ll be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the different philosophical perspectives which inform research approaches, methodology, design and analysis related to your chosen research problem.
• Critically analyse a wide range of literature relating to your chosen research problem in order to justify that your research is worth doing, and to discuss the appropriateness of the chosen research methodology, design and methods for the proposed study
• Critically discuss research ethics principles and their application to your research
• Develop and write a research proposal, clearly describing your research plan and critically evaluating and justifying your proposed