Problem solving |
Thinking how a problem should be formulated. Matching an appropriate research design to a problem
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Research skills |
Comparing different research designs. Awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of various common features of research databases
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Communication |
Presentation of a strategy which will help the implementation of research into practice. Awareness of some pitfalls in presenting information on risk.
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Improving own Learning and Performance |
Integral to the scheme through independent learning in the distance learning scheme, and open learning during full-time study. |
Team work |
Awareness of the importance of influence, and team working to develop a strategy to `get research into practice, |
Information Technology |
Awareness of the way research databases are constructed for retrieval of the information contained. |
Application of Number |
Explanation of the reasons why attitudes towards risks depend on how the statistics are presented.
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Personal Development and Career planning |
Integral to module, which supports evidence practice and critical thinking among information professionals. |