Module Title:Communications, Research & Study Skills
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Module Aim: 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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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 Assessment70.00%
Practical30.00%
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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.00
Practicals Every Week 0.50
Total Hours 1.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 0.75
Total Hours 0.75