Instructions on Assessment for Qualitative Research Plan Proforma

Module Specific Assessment Criteria And Rubric

Instructions on Assessment

You will complete a research plan proforma, describing in detail a qualitative study that will be conducted for your qualitative methods assessment 002. Responses will be in the form of text-response boxes. You will be asked to consider previous literature, your rationale, sampling approaches, procedure, timescales, a rationale for your chosen methodology, analysis, and reflexivity. The assessment load will be 20% of the module assessment (MKU1, MKU2, MIPSA1,MPVA1).

You will need to fill in proforma boxes as they are sized, maintaining font Arial 11, using Microsoft Word. The proforma document with the correct spacing will be available on Blackboard, but the example questions are provided at the end of this brief.

Appropriate referencing is required in this assignment. All references must be in accordance with APA guidelines.

Module Specific Assessment Criteria And Rubric

The Module Learning Outcomes that this assignment assesses can be found in the module specification for this module which can be found on the eLP (Blackboard) site for your module. By satisfying this assignment brief you will have addressed the module learning outcomes. The assessment criteria (used in conjunction with the marking rubric)

Successful answers will include the following:

- Background and wider context of the proposed research
- A clear research question and study aims
- A well-defined sampling strategy
- Appropriate methods of data collection and awareness of the dataset that will produce
- Details of the study procedure
- Appropriate analysis
- A coherent rationale for the chosen analysis methodology
- A consideration of reflexivity

The marking guide for this assessment is provided on Blackboard Assessment 002 Marking Guide.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme (level) learning outcomes that this module contributes to can be found in your Programme Handbook/Programme eLP site. By passing this module it means you have contributed to meeting the learning outcomes for the applicable level of your programme.

Knowledge & Understanding

• MKU1: Critically evaluate the evolution of theoretical and methodological approaches in psychology
• MKU2: Formulate balanced judgements with regard to complex, incomplete, ambiguous or sensitive data.

- Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities

MIPSA1: Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems in the core areas of Psychology.

- Personal Values Attributes

MPVA1: Apply relevant ethical, legal and professional practice frameworks, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.