Assignment
Write a 4,500-word piece which debates two different methodological approaches a student could take to answer their research question.
Module Learning Outcomes to inform this assignment:
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Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of methodological theory in scholarship and applied research
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Formulate research questions in qualitative and quantitative research projects which align with the research design and appropriate research methods
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Demonstrate critical awareness of methods and study designs in qualitative and quantitative research by choosing a relevant methodology for their research study
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Demonstrate a reflective approach to complex ethical issues relating to research in professional settings by preparing ethics documentation for a research study.
1. Formulated Research Title: An exploration of nursing advanced practitioners’ experiences of their roles in mental healthcare settings in England.
2. Formulated Research Question: What are nursing advanced practitioners’ experiences of their roles and what factors influence the integration of their roles in mental healthcare settings in the England?
3. Formulated Sub Questions:
1. What is a nursing advanced practitioner?
2. What are the roles of a nursing advanced practitioners in mental healthcare settings?
3. What influences the integration of nursing advance practitioner roles in mental healthcare settings?
4. Formulated Objectives:
1. To define the nursing advanced practitioner role
2. To describe the roles of nursing advanced practitioners in mental healthcare settings
3. To identify and describe the influences of the integration of the nursing advanced practice roles in mental healthcare settings
4. To provide policy guidance/recommendation on the integration of the nursing advanced practitioner role in mental healthcare settings.
5. Selected Research Design: Generic Qualitative
6. Selected Data collection methods: Semi structured interviews, Document and Policy analysis, Governance and implementation documents, organisational workforce strategies, Job descriptions, framework analysis,
7. identified Participants/Stakeholders: advanced practitioners, senior managers/leaders, HR and workforce personnel and policy leads
8. Data Analysis: Thematic analysis: To analyse emerging themes across the three areas (organisational, policy, and workforce) and to understand issues surrounding Advance Practice role integration, provide insight into related factors influencing integration of these roles and provide practical recommendations for role integration.
Assignment Assessment Guidelines
For this assignment you are required to critically debate two different methodological approaches you will adopt to answer your research question. Your debate must clearly address all 4-module learning outcomes.
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LO1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of methodological theory in scholarship and applied research.
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LO2 Formulate research questions in qualitative and quantitative research projects which align with the research design and appropriate research methods.
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LO3 Demonstrate critical awareness of methods and study designs in qualitative and quantitative research by choosing a relevant methodology for their research study.
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LO4 Demonstrate a reflective approach to complex ethical issues relating to research in professional settings by preparing ethics documentation for a research study.
Your work must.
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Have a clear structure,
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Have a clear introduction,
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Critically discuss and critically reflect on your philosophical position,
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Clearly locate and debate the position of your proposed research on the epistemological continuum,
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Critically discuss your chosen methodology and critically compare to at least one other,
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Critically debate your chosen methods and critically compare them to at least one other.
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Method
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Participants (include ethical considerations)
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Participant sampling and recruitment
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Data analysis method
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Have a clear conclusion
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Have a reference list