Cost of living crisis and mental health What is the impact of the cost-of living crisis on mental health in the UK
Topic Question
Cost of living crisis and mental health What is the impact of the cost-of living crisis on mental health in the UK
and how are health and social care services responding to this?
Health and Social Care services for offenders What support services are available for people leaving the criminal justice system and how do these impact reoffending rates?
Healthcare for gypsy traveller communities What are the experiences of gypsy travellers in accessing healthcare and how can services become more inclusive to these communities?
ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
Use a literature review as a research method to respond to a research question about a health or social care topic. The topic areas and questions are:
Write ONE aim for your project and TWO objectives.
Present your findings in a REPORT format (see details below). These will be the same topics and questions that you will base your literature review on for your 4000 word report
The Report of the literature review must include the following sections:
a) Abstract
introduction
Presentation of data
A critique of the findings and data from the literature
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
Reference list
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
LO 3 Critically appraise and evaluate the evidence in relation to the project topic to draw relevant conclusions.
Analyse and critique the quality of the sources you have used (LO3).
Draw conclusions about the quality of the source and about the quality and relevance of the information produced (LO3).
LO 4 Present and discuss research findings, justifying their relevance in developing or advancing current health and social practice within the scope of the topic.
Identify and discuss the key findings from your research (LO4).
Say how these findings relate to an area of practice or service provision (LO4).
Make a recommendation for a change that would have a positive impact on professional practice or service delivery in the area you have studied LO4).
READING REQUIREMENT
Core Reading
Aveyard, H. 2019. Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide, 4th Ed. London: McGraw-Hill Education. Available through ARU Library.
Bell, J. & Walter, S., 2018. Doing your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers, 7Ed. London: McGraw-Hill Education. Available through ARU Library.
Moule, P., 2021. Making Sense of Research in Health and Social Care, 7th Edition. London: Sage.
Additional Reading
Burls, A., 2009. What is Critical Appraisal? Evidence Based Medicine, 2nd Ed. What is? Series. Available through ARU Library.
Clark, T., Foster, L., Sloan, L., Bryman, A., 2021. Brymans Social Research Methods, 6th Ed. Oxford University Press. Available through ARU Library.
Denscombe, M., 2021. The Good Research Guide: Research methods for small scale social research projects, 7th ed. London: Open University Press. Available through ARU Library.
Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., 2007. Step by Step Guide to Critiquing
Research, Part 1: Quantitative Research. British Journal of Nursing, 16 (12). Available through ARU Library.
Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., 2007. Step by Step Guide to Critiquing
Research, Part 2: Qualitative Research. British Journal of Nursing, 16 (12). Available through ARU Library.
AT LEAST ten sources for your literature review assessment, of which AT LEAST six sources should be peer reviewed journal articles. This 6 has to be Medline/CINAHL plus/pub med/google schoolar
You will learn throughout the course how to effectively find credible sources of evidence for your assessment.
Please note that the sources listed are expected for your written assessment. These sources will be part of the module and their content is deemed necessary to produce a relevant assessment. Module markers will expect to see them integrated into your work and appropriately referenced.
Failure to include these sources may result in a Viva Voce meeting during which you would be required to explain your work and your reasons for not including these key sources.
Practical Task
You will be asked to explain your research strategy, present your literature and defend your selection criteria in a viva style presentation format. You will be responding to one of the topics and questions below. These will be the same topics and questions that you will base your literature review on for your 4000 word report. The literature you select and present will also form the research base for your literature review. In your viva, you will be expected to present the following:
Your research strategy
A brief synopsis of each of your literature sources, including the aim, methodology used (if appropriate), and key findings.
The rationale for the choice of each source and its relevance to your research project.
The viva will take a maximum of 7 minutes. You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate an understanding of research strategy and methodology, defend and explain your choice of literature, and your clarity of expression.
Topic Question
Cost of living crisis and mental health What is the impact of the cost-of living crisis on mental health in the UK and how are health and social care services responding to this?
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
LO1. Identify a specific project area for investigation that is relevant to current health and social care practice.
LO2. Identify, select and justify the use of appropriate techniques, methods and strategies to gather relevant data and evidence to investigate the project topic.
READING REQUIREMENT
Core Reading
Aveyard, H. 2019. Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide, 4th Ed. London: McGraw-Hill Education. Available through ARU Library.
Bell, J. & Walter, S., 2018. Doing your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers, 7Ed. London: McGraw-Hill Education. Available through ARU Library.
Moule, P., 2021. Making Sense of Research in Health and Social Care, 7th Edition. London: Sage. (Kortext)
Additional Reading
Burls, A., 2009. What is Critical Appraisal? Evidence Based Medicine, 2nd Ed. What is? Series. Available through ARU Library.
Clark, T., Foster, L., Sloan, L., Bryman, A., 2021. Brymans Social Research Methods, 6th Ed. Oxford University Press. Available through ARU Library.
Denscombe, M., 2021. The Good Research Guide: Research methods for small scale social research projects, 7th ed. London: Open University Press. Available through ARU Library.
Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., 2007. Step by Step Guide to Critiquing
Research, Part 1: Quantitative Research. British Journal of Nursing, 16 (12). Available through ARU Library.
Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., 2007. Step by Step Guide to Critiquing
Research, Part 2: Qualitative Research. British Journal of Nursing, 16 (12). Available through ARU Library.
Please note that the sources listed are expected for your written assessment. These sources will be part of the module and their content is deemed necessary to produce a relevant assessment. Module markers will expect to see them integrated into your work and appropriately referenced.
Failure to include these sources may result in a Viva Voce meeting during which you would be required to explain your work and your reasons for not including these key sources.
AT LEAST six sources should be peer reviewed journal articles.
Student Checklist for UMH Assessment 010 (Practical)
Please use this as a guide to check your work before submission
Introduction
I have introduced the research question and stated my aims and objectives clearly.
I have given a background to my study, with citations, and introduced the key terms.
IF I have chosen to focus the research question on a specific area or population group, I have explained this and given a rationale for my decision.
I have explained my search strategy, including my inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Presentation of Data Section 30 marks (Including Introduction)
I have begun the section with a brief introduction stating what the purpose of the section is and reminding the reader of the research question.
I have described each source, explaining the aims of the research, the methods used, the key findings and how the source is relevant to my research.
IF I chose to combine the presentation of data section with the research critique section, I have explained clearly at the beginning of the section that this is what I will do so the reader knows to expect it.
I have cited my sources clearly using Harvard referencing citation format.
Critique of the Research Section 30 marks
I have begun the section with a brief introduction stating what the purpose of the section is and reminding the reader of the research question.
If I used a framework to critique my sources, I have explained what this framework is and cited the source of the framework.
I have identified the methodological strengths and any possible limitations, in relation to my research aims, of at least six of my sources.
I understand that in this section I am demonstrating the research literacy I have learned in UMH by focusing my critique on the research methods of the sources I have used, rather than critiquing the practice-based elements (I can do this in the discussion and recommendations section of my literature review).
I have cited my sources clearly using Harvard referencing citation format.
Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations Section 30 marks
I have begun the section with a brief introduction stating what the purpose of the section is and reminding the reader of the research question.
I have identified the key themes from my literature review research and discussed these in paragraph form, explaining clearly their relation to the research question.
IF I chose to use and apply a model to my findings, I have introduced what this model is, explained its relevance, cited its source, and applied it to my discussion.
I have written a brief conclusion summarising the literature review and key findings.
I have written recommendations that build on my research findings, are specific and focus on quality rather than quantity.
I have cited my sources clearly using Harvard referencing citation format.
Structure of the Report 10 marks
I have used an appropriate report structure.
My title page includes the name of the report and my student ID but NOT my name.
I have included an abstract after the title page.
I have included a table of contents after my abstract.
I have included my reference list at the end of the report, using Harvard Referencing format, in alphabetical order.
I have saved my work with an appropriate title that does not include my name, knowing that this is what the markers will see on the Turnitin portal.
I have spell and grammar checked my work.
If I have included quotations in my work, I have used quotation marks and cited these with the page number of the text, in order to avoid plagiarism offenses.
I have cross checked my work with the marking rubric included in the assessment guidelines (because I know this is what the markers will use to mark my work).
I have made absolutely sure that I will get an A++ before submitting my work
Mental Health and Well-being
I will not leave everything until the night before the deadline.
I will keep myself well fed, drink plenty of water, and breathe and sleep properly.
If I feel overwhelmed, I will take a break, go for a walk or lie down in a quiet place.
After I submit my work, I will treat myself to something nice and not stress about it.
I will remember that I can always have a second chance.
Criteria/
Grade 0-29
Little evidence of understanding the requirements of the assessment. Little evidence of
academic
application and total failure to gather and analyse evidence. Little understanding or application of critical interpretation. 30-39
Limited evidence of understanding the requirements of the assessment. Limited evidence of academic application and limited materials collected with limited analysis. Limited understanding or application of critical interpretation. 40-49
Adequate
understanding of the requirements of the assessment. Adequate academic application. Some materials collected and some analysis provided. Adequate evidence of critical interpretation. 50-59
Sound understanding of the requirement of the assessment. Sound academic application.
Acceptable volume
of materials collected and analysis performed. Some evidence of
critical interpretation. 60-69
Good understanding of the requirements of the assessment. Good academic application. Good volume of materials collected and good analysis performed. Good grasp and
application of critical interpretation. 70-79
Excellent understanding of the requirements of the assessment. Excellent academic application. Excellent volume of materials collected and very good analytical application. Excellent grasp and application of critical interpretation. 80-89
Outstanding academic
application. Extensive materials collected and analysed with sophistication. Critical interpretation is visible throughout and novel insights are provided. 90-100
Exceptional academic application. Extensive materials collected and analytical sophistication demonstrated. Critical interpretation is visible throughout and the work is nearing publishable standard.
Critical
Engagement
(40 marks) 0-5
Little or no understanding of
critical
interpretation. No evidence of application and total lack of novel insight. 6-10
Limited understanding of critical interpretation. Application is limited and/or inconsistent. No identifiable novel insight. 11-15
Adequate understanding of
critical interpretation however application is limited and/or inconsistent. Some novel insight although could be poorly articulated and/or lacking in clarity. 16-20
Sound understanding
of critical interpretation however application is limited and/or inconsistent. Some novel insight provided. 21-25
Good understanding
of critical interpretation
Application is broadly and consistent. some
novel insight provided. 26-30
Excellent
understanding of critical interpretation
Application is consistent and thought provoking with novel insight provided and well articulated. 31-35
Outstanding understanding of critical interpretation Application is consistent and thought provoking with novel insight provided. Highly sophisticated synthesis of literature and a very good level of engagement with the material Very well-articulated. 36-40
Exceptional understanding and application of critical
interpretation. Visible
connection made between evidence base presented and range of novel insights provided. Evidence is intelligently reflected on and literature review is fully justified.
Theory Assessment Rubric
(4000 words)
Discussion/R recommended
ions (50 marks) 0-6
Little to no cohesion between evidence presented and points developed in the discussion. Inability to articulate
recommendations and no identifiable connection between evidence base and implications for future research. 7-12
Limited cohesion between evidence presented and points developed in the discussion. Poorly articulated recommendations and limited connection between evidence base and implications for future research.
13-19
Adequate links made between evidence presented and points developed in the discussion. Broadly developed recommendations and adequate connection between evidence base and implications for future research.
20-26
Sound cohesion between evidence presented and points made in discussion. Evidence of analytical framework attempted however this may be lacking in quality or
effectiveness. Sound evidence of connection between evidence presented and implications for future research. 27-33
Good cohesion between evidence presented and points made in discussion. Evidence of analytical framework attempted in a way which is broadly effective. Good evidence of connection between evidence presented and implications for future research. 34-40
Excellent cohesion between evidence presented and points made in discussion. Evidence of understanding and successful application of analytical framework. Excellent evidence of connection between evidence presented and implications for future research. 41-45
Outstanding cohesion between evidence presented and points made in discussion. Evidence of sophisticated understanding and highly effective application of analytical framework. Outstanding evidence of connection between evidence presented and implications for future research. 46-50
Exceptional links made between evidence presented and points made in discussion.
Exceptional level of clarity and very interesting reflection on the evidence base presented. High level knowledge and use of analytical frameworks. Implications for future research/development in field are feasible, well thought out and very well evidenced.
Formatting (10 marks) 1
Little to no evidence provided and work is very poorly presented. Referencing is largely absent and/or incorrect. 2
Very limited or inadequate evidence provided, and work is poorly presented. Referencing is largely absent or incorrect. 3
Basic evidence provided and work is generally poorly presented. Referencing is absent/inconsistent/ incorrect. 4
Adequate evidence provided and work is inconsistently presented.
Referencing is visible yet inconsistent. 5
Broadly acceptable level of evidence provided. Adequate presentation and references are generally consistent. 6
Sound level of evidence provided. Sound presentation and references are largely consistent. 7
Good level of evidence provided. Good presentation and references are largely consistent. 8-10
Excellent level of evidence provided, and work is very well presented.
References are almost all accurate and correctly presented.
Practical Assessment Rubric (ViVa)
Criteria/
Grade 0-29
Little evidence of understanding the requirements of the assessment. Little evidence of academic application and total failure to gather and analyse evidence. Little understanding or application of critical interpretation. 30-39
Limited evidence of understanding the requirements of the assessment. Limited evidence of academic application and limited materials collected with limited analysis. Limited understanding or application of critical interpretation. 40-49
Adequate
understanding of the requirements of the assessment. Adequate academic application. Some materials collected and some analysis provided. Adequate evidence of critical interpretation. 50-59
Sound understanding of the requirement of the assessment. Sound academic application.
Acceptable volume of materials collected and analysis
performed. Some
evidence of critical interpretation. 60-69
Good understanding of the requirements of the assessment. Good academic application. Good volume of materials collected and good analysis performed. Good grasp and
application of critical interpretation. 70-79
Excellent understanding of the requirements of the assessment. Excellent academic application. Excellent volume of materials collected and very good analytical application. Excellent grasp and application of critical interpretation. 80-89
Outstanding academic application. Extensive materials collected and analysed with sophistication. Critical interpretation is visible throughout and novel insights are provided. 90-100
Exceptional academic application. Extensive materials collected and analytical sophistication demonstrated. Critical interpretation is visible throughout and the work is nearing publishable standard.
Knowledge and Understand
ing (50 marks) 0-5
Little or no presence of the research question and a total failure to respond to it. Very little material collected. Material not been well described and then not engaged
with. No methodological awareness. 6-12
Limited presence of the research question and a relative failure to respond to it. Although literature has been collected it has not been well described or engaged with. Limited methodological awareness. 13-19
Adequate
demonstration of the research question and an adequate response provided. Some literature collected, broadly summarised and rudimentarily synthesised. Some methodological awareness. 20-26
The research question has been used to guide the work and a sound range of material has been collected. The work has been clearly described and synthesis has been attempted. There is sound evidence of methodological awareness and the nature and purpose of a literature review. 27-33
The research question has been used to guide the work and a good range of material has been collected. The work has been clearly described and well synthesised. There is good evidence of methodological awareness and the nature and purpose of a literature review. 34-40
The research question has been used to guide the work and an excellent range of material has been collected. The work has been clearly described and very well synthesised. There is excellent evidence of methodological awareness and the nature and purpose of a literature review. 41-45
The research
question is visible throughout and most sources respond to this. The work is very well described and
very well synthesised. Outstanding understanding of methodology and the
literature itself including the application of an established approach to analysis. 46-50
The research question is visible throughout and all sources directly respond to this. The work is exceptionally described and synthesised.
Exceptional understanding of methodology and the literature itself including the application of an established approach to analysis.
Research
Strategy
(40 marks) 0-5
Little or no understanding of or ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 6-10
Limited understanding of and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 11-15
Adequate understanding of and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 16-20
Sound understanding of and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 21-25
Good understanding of and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 26-30
Excellent understanding of and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 30-35
Outstanding understanding of and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria. 36-40
Exceptional understanding and ability to explain research strategy and defend selection criteria.
Formatting (10 marks) 1
Little to no evidence provided and work is very poorly presented. Referencing is largely absent and/or incorrect. 2
Very limited or inadequate evidence provided, and work is poorly presented. Referencing is largely absent or incorrect. 3
Basic evidence provided and work is generally poorly presented. Referencing is absent/inconsistent/ incorrect. 4
Adequate evidence provided and work is inconsistently presented.
Referencing is visible yet inconsistent. 5
Broadly acceptable level of evidence provided. Adequate presentation and references are generally consistent. 6
Sound level of evidence provided. Sound presentation and references are largely consistent. 7
Good level of evidence provided. Good presentation and references are largely consistent. 8-10
Excellent level of evidence provided, and work is very well presented. References are almost all accurate and correctly presented.
