I have created an online workbook to support this module for vet nursing students. I strongly suggest you take a look at this and the one about referencing
Susannah
As the culmination of the student’s undergraduate programme the syllabus for this module is a synthesis of their subject knowledge and the application of their practical and research skills that they have developed during their programme. This module will also illustrate the student’s achievement of their employability skills of effective learning, communication, teamwork, numeracy, information technology, nursing skills and personal career development. Research skills gained during the completion of VET2204 module are applied to support academic curiosity using an inquiry-based approach.
Aims
This core module aims to synthesise learning from the students’ undergraduate Veterinary Nursing programme providing an opportunity for students to study independently and investigate a topic in depth. It fosters academic curiosity; an inquiry based approach, the employment and application of research skills thus facilitating the development of a higher level of theorising. Students will select a topic of personal interest they wish to study further and will manage their own learning during this module, with the support of an allocated supervisor for this period of independent study. Students will identify 6 – 8 primary sources from a range of publications in their central theme with a view to completing a meta-analysis worthy of publication. The review should include an analysis of the strengths and limitations of the study and offer perspectives for future work. Full details of how to prepare the article for publication will be provided within the module handbook/module page.
Don't forget to use the Referencing support information in this guide
https://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/vetnursing/referencing
Outcome
A 4000 – 5000 word metanalysis on a topic which must be agreed with the supervisor in advance and should be presented as an article for publication
See your module handbook for further details VET3703 or VET3704
There are five learning outcomes for this module:
Utilise the key sources on the module reading list as well as the required reading for each topic as a starting point. There are also additional resources provided in the further reading lists for each topic. You are expected to find your own sources beyond this by utilising databases such as VetMed. A range of reliable sources aimed at veterinary professionals should be used – these include primary research articles in journals as well as review articles and textbooks. You are expected to apply principles of critical analysis of the literature in addition to finding content relevant to the assignment brief.
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