Learning Outcomes

Assignment Deadline

Assessment Number 1 : Written Essay

Assignment Title: Using Evidence

Learning Outcomes:

Assessment Brief:

In order to demonstrate your understanding of how research contributes to evidence based practice, you are required to examine a particular area of Health or Social Care practice. You will be required to produce a plan of your essay to discuss at your tutorial.

Written Essay (80% weighting)

Your 2,000 word essay will be expected to address the following:

• Investigate the research carried out making reference to a wide variety of text and on-line sources. This will be represented in your referencing and bibliography.
• the literature reviewed you will be required to consider the arguments for a change in, or improvement to practice. What has initiated the need for change and/ or improvement?
• With reference to at least two examples of research findings consider the validity and the reliability of the evidence gathered.
• Discuss the methods used to gather the data. What were they? Is there evidence to show that the sample was appropriate for the type of research carried out?

Assessment 2 (20% weighting)

Assessment Number 2: Oral Presentation

Assessment Title: Using Evidence

Oral Presentation

7 minute oral presentation of your paper to peers which:

Gives a brief overview of your investigation of the research examined

Explains how this might influence improve health and social care practice

Assessment 3:

Assessment Number 3: Work-Based Portfolio

Assessment Title:Reflection &Work Based Competency Framework

Learning Outcomes:

Assessment 3 (0% weighting)

Please seek further guidance from your tutor /practice trainer regarding the competency framework. You will be required to achieve a level 6 in all of these competencies