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LO1: Demonstrate knowledge around a specific area of health and social care.

HSO6002 Dissertation/Research Project

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Module Number: HSO6002

Module Name: Dissertation/Research Project

Year: 2024/2025-Semester 2

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Assignment Brief: September 2024 (April 2021/24 Cohort)

Assessment

Assessment Number	001
Assessment Type (and Weighting)	Report (100%)
Assessment Name	Dissertation (10,000 – 12,000 words)
Submission Deadline:	26^th January 2025 (Before 23:59 UK Time)

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge around a specific area of health and social care.

LO2: Show critical understanding around research approach and methodology.

LO3: Demonstrate critical thinking and evaluative skills, linking with current research.

LO4: Critically examine research findings which are qualitative / quantitative with a clear rationale for the choices.

LO5: Demonstrate the ability to meet the research aims and purpose in a dissertation format, with adherence to ethical guidelines.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Applications in this Assessment

AI Status

Application

Notes

Category A

No GAI tool is permitted.

While grammar and/or spell checkers may be used to correct individual words and sentences, the use of GAI is not allowed. This is because the learning outcomes require you to produce original assessment work without any GAI assistance

Any GAI generated content which is presented as your own original work and is not acknowledged will be assessed for academic misconduct.

Assessment Brief

The assignment is a dissertation and so will be written in an accepted form for this medium (Please refer to dissertation handbook)
It will be mainly written in the third person, although a reflective section should be included- first person.
The dissertation should be organised in chapters with a clear contents page. It is possible to include bullet points, tables, and the like, in line with the type of independent project undertaken. This should be discussed with your supervisor.
The topic chosen must be relevant for health and social care.
There should be a clear rationale for the choice, with background detail, such as policy.
You will show an overview of the literature you have searched, with an initial critical overview of findings; including consideration of further literature to be examined.
An appendix should be included show appropriate supportive materials such as a table with the literature reviewed, a completed ethics form, any research tools / letters of consent.

Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements:

Level HE6 - It is expected that the Reference List will contain between forty to fifty sources depending on area of investigation. As a MINIMUM, the Reference List should include 16 refereed academic journals and five academic books.

Specific Assessment Criteria:

(Please note that the General Assessment Criteria will also apply. Please see section 15)

First class (70% and above):

Students will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge around a specific area of health and social care showing critical understanding around research approach and methodology. Demonstrated an excellent critical thinking and evaluative skills, linking with current research and critically examined research findings which are qualitative/quantitative with a clear rationale for the choices/with adherence to ethical guidelines. The students will demonstrate excellent ability to meet the research aims and purpose in a dissertation format. Excellent understanding of carrying out the research and write up with a description and discussion of results, a set of valid conclusions and recommendations for future work demonstrated.

Upper Second class (1) (60-69%):

Students will demonstrate an a very good knowledge around a specific area of health and social care showing critical understanding around research approach and methodology. Demonstrated a very good critical thinking and evaluative skills, linking with current research and critically examined research findings which are qualitative/quantitative with a clear rationale for the choices / with adherence to ethical guidelines. The students will demonstrate very good ability to meet the research aims and purpose in a dissertation format. A comprehensive understanding of carrying out the research and write up with a description and discussion of results, a set of valid conclusions and recommendations for future work demonstrated.

Lower Second class (2) (50-59%):

Students will demonstrate a good knowledge around a specific area of health and social care showing good critical understanding around research approach and methodology. Demonstrated a good critical thinking and evaluative skills, linking with current research and critically examined research findings which are qualitative/quantitative with a clear rationale for the choices / with adherence to ethical guidelines. The students will demonstrate good ability to meet the research aims and purpose in a dissertation format. A comprehensive understanding of carrying out the research and write up with a description and discussion of results, a set of valid conclusions and recommendations for future work demonstrated.

Third class (40-49%):

Students will demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge around a specific area of health and social care showing critical understanding around research approach and methodology. Demonstrated a good critical thinking and evaluative skills, linking with current research and critically examined research findings which are qualitative/quantitative with a clear rationale for the choices/with adherence to ethical guidelines. The students will demonstrate a good ability to meet the research aims and purpose in a dissertation format. A comprehensive understanding of carrying out the research and write up with a description and discussion of results, a set of valid conclusions and recommendations for future work demonstrated.

Fail (39% and below): Students who do not meet the requirements of a third-class grade will not successfully complete the assessment activity

General Assessment Criteria for Written Assessments

General Assessment Guidelines-Level HE6

Relevance

Learning outcomes must be met for an overall pass

Knowledge and Understanding

Analysis, Creativity and Problem-Solving

Self-awareness and Reflection

Research/

Referencing

Written English

Presentation and Structure

Class I
(Exceptional Quality)

85% - 100%

Work is directly relevant and expertly addresses the requirements of the brief.

Learning outcomes are met.

Demonstrates an exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice beyond the threshold expectation for the level.

Demonstrates mastery in conceptual understanding of a range of specialised areas.

Presents an exceptional synthesis and critical evaluation of findings from a broad range of relevant sources in order to draw clear, systematic, justified and insightful conclusions.

Provides a sophisticated critical insight and expertly interprets complex matters and ideas.

Demonstrates exceptional creative flair and a high level of originality.

Demonstrates exceptional problem- solving skills and initiative.

Provides insightful reflection and critical self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility.

An extensive range of contemporary and relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon.

Sources cited accurately in both the body of text and in the Reference List/ Bibliography.

Writing style is clear, succinct and appropriate to the requirements of the assessment. An exceptionally well written answer with competent spelling, grammar and punctuation. For example, paragraphs are well structured and include linking and signposting. Sentences are complete and different types are used. A wide range of appropriate vocabulary is used.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment.

Evidence of planning and logically structured.

Where relevant, there is effective inclusion of, and reference to, figures, tables and images.

Class I
(Excellent Quality)

70% - 84%

Work is relevant and comprehensively addresses the requirements of the brief.

Learning outcomes are met.

Demonstrates an excellent breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level.

Demonstrates an in-depth conceptual understanding of a range of specialised areas.

Presents an excellent synthesis and critical evaluation of findings from a broad range of relevant sources in order to draw clear, systematic, justified and perceptive conclusions.

Provides a critical insight and clearly interprets complex

matters and ideas. Demonstrates creative flair and a high level of originality.

Demonstrates excellent problem- solving skills and initiative.

Provides excellent reflection and critical self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility.

A wide range of contemporary and relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon.

Sources cited accurately in both the body of text and in the Reference List/ Bibliography. LO1: Demonstrate knowledge around a specific area of health and social care.

Writing style is clear, succinct and appropriate to the requirements of the assessment. An excellently well written answer with competent, spelling, grammar and punctuation. For example, paragraphs are well structured and include linking and signposting. Sentences are complete and different types are used. A wide range of appropriate vocabulary is used.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment.

Evidence of planning and logically structured

Where relevant, there is effective inclusion of, and reference to, figures, tables and images.

Class II/i
(Very Good Quality)

60% - 69%

Work is relevant and addresses most of the requirements of the brief well.

Learning outcomes are met.

Demonstrates a thorough breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level.

Demonstrates a sophisticated conceptual understanding of a range of specialised areas.

Presents a perceptive synthesis and critical evaluation of findings from a range of relevant sources in order to draw clear, justified and thoughtful conclusions.

Interprets complex matters and ideas well. Demonstrates a good level of creativity and originality.

Demonstrates strong problem- solving skills.

Provides very good reflection and critical self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, as required by the assessment.

A wide range of relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon.

Sources cited accurately in the main in both the body of text and in the Reference List/ Bibliography.

Writing style is clear, succinct and appropriate to the requirements of the assessment. A very well written answer with competent spelling, grammar and punctuation. For example, paragraphs are well structured and include linking and signposting. Sentences are complete and different types are used. A range of appropriate vocabulary is used.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment.

Evidence of planning and logically structured in the main.

Where relevant, there is effective inclusion of, and reference to, figures, tables and images.

Class II/ii
(Good Quality)

50% - 59%

Work addresses key requirements of the brief. Some irrelevant content.

Learning outcomes are met.

Demonstrates a sound breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level.

Demonstrates a sound conceptual understanding of specialised areas.

Presents a logical evaluation of findings from a range of relevant sources in order to draw clear and justified conclusions.

Interprets some complex matters and ideas. Demonstrates some creativity.

Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and initiative.

Provides good reflection and critical self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, as required by the assessment.

A range of relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon.

Most sources accurately cited both the body of text and in the Reference List/Bibliography.

Writing style is mostly appropriate to the requirements of the assessment. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are generally competent and minor lapses do not pose difficulty for the reader. Paragraphs are structured and include some linking and signposting. Sentences are complete.

A range of appropriate vocabulary is used.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment.

Logically structured in the most part.

Inclusion of figures, tables and images but not all relevant or referred to.

Class III
(Satisfactory Quality)

40% - 49%

Work addresses the requirements of the brief, although superficially in places. Some irrelevant content.

Learning outcomes are met.

Demonstrates a sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level.

Demonstrates a conceptual understanding of some specialised areas.

Presents an evaluation of findings from a range of sources in order to draw some valid conclusions.

Interprets some complex matters and ideas but with descriptive passages evident which lack clear purpose.

Demonstrates creativity in places.

Demonstrates sufficient problem- solving skills and initiative.

Provides some reflection and critical self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, as required by the assessment.

Some relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon.

Some weaknesses in referencing technique.

Writing style is occasionally not appropriate for the assessment.

Grammar, spelling and punctuation are generally competent, but may pose minor difficulties for the reader. Some paragraphs may lack structure, and there is limited linking and signposting. Some appropriate vocabulary is used

The presentational style and layout are largely correct for the type of assignment.

Adequately structured.

Inclusion of some figures, tables and images but not all clear, relevant and/or referred to.

Borderline

Fail
35% - 39%

Work addresses some of the requirements of the brief. Irrelevant and superficial content.

One or more learning outcomes have not been met.

Demonstrates a lack of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates Insufficient conceptual understanding of specialised areas.

Presents a limited evaluation of findings from set sources.

Descriptive or narrative passages evident which lack clear purpose.

Demonstrates little creativity.

Demonstrates insufficient problem- solving skills and initiative.

Provides limited reflection and critical self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, when required.

Sources selected are limited and lack validity/relevance.

Poor referencing technique employed.

Writing style is unclear and does not match the requirements of the assessment. Deficiencies in spelling, grammar and punctuation makes reading difficult and arguments unclear in places. Paragraphs are poorly structured.

For the type of assignment, the presentational style, layout and/or structure are lacking.

Inclusion of figures, tables and images but not clear, relevant and/or referred to.

Fail

<34%

Work does not address the requirements of the brief. Irrelevant and superficial content.

One or more learning outcomes have not been met.

Demonstrates inadequate knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level.

Demonstrates Insufficient conceptual understanding of relevant areas.

Analysis is weak and poorly constructed with inadequate sources drawn upon.

Demonstrates little or no creativity.

Demonstrates a lack of problem- solving skills and initiative.

Provides inadequate reflection and self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, when required.

An absence of relevant sources selected and drawn upon.

Poor referencing technique employed.

Writing style is unclear and does not match the requirements of the assessment in question.

Deficiencies in spelling, grammar and punctuation makes reading difficult and arguments unclear. Unstructured paragraphs.

For the type of assignment, the presentational style, layout and/or structure are lacking.

Inclusion of figures, tables and images but not clear, relevant and/or referred to.

Additional Content from Our Experts

To demonstrate knowledge around a specific area of health and social care for your dissertation, you can structure your response around a chosen topic. Below is a suggested outline and a sample content approach for a topic such as "The Impact of Person-Centred Care on Patient Outcomes." You can adjust the topic and content based on your specific focus.

Title: The Impact of Person-Centred Care on Patient Outcomes