PP0435 - Public Involvement and Co-Production in Research

You will learn through a lecture and enquiry-based approach using seminars, interactive learning and eLearning resources. You will be introduced to core research principles and practices through keynote lectures. You will then have the opportunity in seminars to explore key concepts and practical issues associated with research. For example, possible ethical dilemmas and conflicting safeguarding issues.

Module lecturers and seminar leaders will support your development through lectures and seminar groups. Formative assessment tasks will aid preparation for the summative assignment and help identify your strengths and also aspects which require development. Contact details for all tutors for this module are available in the module handbook and via the eLP.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

Knowledge & Understanding:
1. You will be able to identify the difference between research and other ways of ‘finding out about’ or measuring experience and service delivery.
2. You will demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic and evolving nature of research and identify and recognize its complexity within the context of experience and service delivery.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. Know the differences between (a) research that uses numbers and statistics and (b) research based upon peoples descriptions and stories.
4. Know what stages are necessary in planning and carrying out a research project; and be able to think about new ways of making your developing knowledge count in order to have your voice heard and make a difference to how services are organised and delivered.

Personal Values Attributes
(Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. You will know the features of ethical research in respect of others’ wishes, rights and interests.

Formative assessment – portfolio:
The summative assessment for the module will be the submission of a portfolio of three separate pieces of work that link to a single research project of the students choosing. This module offers 20 credit points/level 4, a 40% pass mark. See details below:

1. Design a poster (or equivalent) attracting the public to sign up for a research project (creative piece). This needs to capture communication about a research project in plain English (necessary for a recruitment poster), it is an opportunity to do something visually engaging. This could include an alternative to a poster such as a TV advert, Facebook advert or campaign. (MLO: 1 and 2)
2. Explain the elements of good interview techniques through video or other means. This will demonstrate the students interview skills. The students interpersonal skills including the ability to respond and adapt to an interview topic guide/protocol. It also demonstrates an understanding of the function of the interview and how it informs the wider study design. The interview topic guide/protocol will also be submitted. (MLO: 3 and 4)
3. Written piece on what makes research ethical/safe (500 words) in relation to the students chosen project. This demonstrates essential knowledge and understanding of what PPI groups should be monitoring and reviewing throughout the course of a study. (MLO: 5)

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This module explores the reality and theory behind the increasing involvement of the public in the co-production of research. We value your lived experience in how to understand and develop better research. This includes understanding the conception, design, production and sharing of research to be used to promote marginalized groups and increase inclusive practice. We want you to have the knowledge and skills to play a more significant and meaningful role in research, which may lead you to future research opportunities and employment.