The aim of this module is to enable students to develop the necessary research, written and oral communication skills to meet the demands of working in the social care profession both with clients and other professionals.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for academic purposes
LO2
Develop the necessary communication skills for professional social care practice
LO3
Develop the necessary research skills to access data for academic purposes
LO4
Describe various research methodologies and their application to social care practice
LO5
Understand the required skills necessary for effective study
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Reading and Writing Skills
Principles of Academic Writing
The Writing process
Effective Reading and Writing Skills
Harvard Referencing & Citation
Reviewing academic writing
Study Skills
Personal development
Successful study skills
Critical analytical thinking
Time-management
Managing information
Introduction to Research
Research Definitions
Aims of Research
Accessing research data online
Overview of Research Methodologies
Ethical Issues
Confidentiality
Communication Skills
What is meant by good communication?
Characteristics of good communication
Non verbal communication
Preparing and delivering presentations
Communication skills for social care practice
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
70.00%
Practical
30.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Written Report
Students to complete a research proposal and evaluate a research article sourced using online resources
1,3,4,5
70.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Students to deliver a presentation on a topic in class
2
30.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment