Substance Abuse and Addiction
Assessment 1.
A: (20%) of the overall mark. (Research Methods) Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
For this assessment students will be asked to:
– Search for 3 research papers (one qualitative and two quantitative) relevant to their chosen topic for the final literature review
– Summarise the in a data extraction table
-Write a short summary for each paper (200 words maximum)
-Appraise them using an appropriate CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Program) tool.
The assessment will be conducted using the Test function in the Survey/test option on blackboard
The assessment will weight 20% of the overall mark.
A2: (80% of the overall mark). Topic submission-coursework. Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5.
Prepare a 8000 words literature review using on a topic of choice related to the substance use or addictive disorders, using a systematic approach.
The assessment will weight 80% of the overall mark.
