Research Project  CPD

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:

• Synthesise, evaluate and critically review previous methods of experimental design appropriate to chosen optometric topic in order to design an appropriate novel research proposal
• Understand research methodology and appreciate the relationship between experimental design and validity of results
• Show an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of techniques/methodologies applicable to their practical research work
• Organise and critically appraise research reports and experimental data and evaluate relevance of findings being critically aware of the importance of experimental design
• Analyse experimental results determining unbiased strengths and weaknesses
• Demonstrate self direction and originality in practical and theoretical problem solving in order to argue an hypothesis
• Complete a final research report evaluating previous research and arguing hypotheses
• Systematically analyse experimental data and demonstrate a critical awareness of available statistical tests and the ability to conduct such tests independently
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relationships between information, evidence-based practice and decision-making, and to appreciate the role of a formal framework for the decision-making process
• Demonstrate expertise in your area of research following a critical analysis of the available literature
• Further the development of research relating to optometry
• Apply the use of IT skills in obtaining and organising research data and in the analysis of data
• Produce a body of work that is novel, contributing to the forefront of a particular field
• Access and select previously published research in the chosen topic
• Demonstrate a refinement of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advance their own knowledge and understanding and develop new skills to a high level
• Work independently and self critically
• Engage confidently in academic and professional communication with others
• Produce succinct, clearly written professional reports which communicate conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Develop or improve written and verbal presentation skills.

Teaching and Assessment