This module has been developed for motivated health care professionals who have not studied for some time. The module will enable students to develop key transferable skills through a range of online activities that prepares the student for transition to level 7 postgraduate study. This module will enable students to achieve the learning outcomes through guided activities that focus on: critical analysis and evaluation of research evidence, academic integrity and standards of academic writing for level 6 through to level 7. 

The units will direct students through a personalised journey of digital capabilities to develop knowledge and skills in referencing, literature searching and critical reading.  

The assessment for this module will be an annotated bibliography of evidence in relation to the student’s own area of practice. 

Successful students will typically: 

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to source and utilise information and evidence for academic study
• Demonstrate knowledge and theoretical understanding of the evidence base relevant to their own area of practice.