NS6036 Health Research – Methods and Methodology Research Proposal Assignment , University of Limerick (UOL)

Assignment Title

Identify a research/review question related to an area of interest in clinical practice. Develop a research/review proposal that includes details of the justification for the study, research/review aims, objectives and research/review question, proposed research/review methodology, data collection, data analysis and ethical considerations (if appropriate).

Option 2 – Develop a Research Proposal that includes details of the justification for the study, research aims, objectives and research question, proposed research methodology, data collection, data analysis and ethical considerations and conclusion.

Word limit: 3,000 words (+/-10%)

Assessment Weighting: 80%

Option 2 – Research Proposal – Assessment Guidelines

For this assessment you are required to develop a research proposal. A research proposal is a document that describes the background, rationale, objectives, design, methodology, statistical considerations, and organization of a clinical research project (WHO, 2018).

You will not be doing the research study – you are writing a robust plan for same.

Identify a researchable question related to an area of interest in clinical practice. Develop a research proposal that includes details of the justification for the study, research aims, objectives and research question, proposed research methodology, data collection, data analysis and ethical considerations (if appropriate).

Introduction

The introduction is concerned with introducing the topic. Here an overview of the key concepts under discussion is provided. Operational definitions of terms must be defined. The introduction should also succinctly introduce the reader to the layout of the assignment, which should be presented in a logical and structured approach to ensure clarity and ease of reading.

The work must demonstrate critical engagement with relevant literature. The scope of the literature must be comprehensive and provide sufficient justification for the research study. Concepts and terminologies must be clearly defined. Consistencies, gaps and contradictions in the literature should be critically discussed and include the methodology of studies reviewed. This section must conclude by identification of the research question.

The introduction should include:

• An overview of the subject area
• The rationale for undertaking the study
• An outline of the key question or hypothesis

Methodology and methods

The introduction should include:

• An overview of the subject area
• The rationale for undertaking the study
• An outline of the key question or hypothesis

Methodology and methods

This should include:

• Research question, aims and objectives
• The research design
   • Justification for the design
• Ethical considerations
• Sampling
   • Inclusion and Exclusion Criterion
   • Recruitment
• Data collection

Data Analysis
• Chosen analysis method and rationale for same
• Reliability and Validity /Rigor

Conclusion
The conclusion provides a summary of the proposal and key objectives.

Referencing
Use Cite it Right Referencing guidelines for the citation of references.

Refer to University of Limerick guidelines for referencing,
http://www.ul.ie/~library/referencing/

Presentation Guidelines

• Must be typed using 12-point font Times New Roman and 1.5 line spacing. Sequence of Delivery
• The left and bottom margins should be 3.5cm wide and the right and top margins should be 1.5cm.
• The pages should be numbered consecutively and be normally 20mm above the edge of the page.
• Consistency of layout
  -Cover Page
  -Declaration of own work.
  – Assignment content
  – References
  – Appendices
•  Adhere to academic writing this includes syntax –structure, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Ensure work is proofread.
• The assignment must be submitted online via Turnitin, which will be accessible via Brightspace. It is students’ responsibility to ensure copies of the assignment are kept.
• Ensure that all references used in the text are listed in the reference list
• Declaration of own work must be provided