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SLT-20027 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

SLT-20027 - Clinical Research 2 for Speech and Language Therapy
Coordinator: Maxine Winstanley
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

Speech and language therapists are required to be evidence-based practitioners. This module builds on content introduced in Year 1 of the programme and enables the you to acquire the skills to collate and evaluate relevant evidence sources. Understanding research methodology, statistical data, ethics and governance processes enables clinicians to judge the relevance of evidence to clinical and service delivery questions.
The module aims to introduce basic statistical knowledge and understanding of statistical tests and procedures enabling you to interpret research articles and design a detailed clinical research project. You will also develop your academic writing and gain formative and summative feedback on a literature review which will prepare you for your final research project.

Aims
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to analyse a range of research methodologies used within healthcare, with a particular focus on speech and language therapy. It seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to locate, appraise, and critically evaluate published research and other relevant sources of evidence. In addition, the module aims to develop students’ understanding of statistical principles and tests, enabling them to interpret statistical issues presented in research papers.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Formulate an effective search strategy to identify best evidence using health related databases.: 1
Identify, summarise and present in a structured coherent manner, key information from research articles on a selected topic related to Speech and Language Therapy.: 1
Distinguish between the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of evidence related to a selected topic in Speech and Language Therapy.: 1
Report and interpret the results of statistical tests in a clinically meaningful way.: 2

Study hours

26 hours of Active Learning hours which includes
~ 10 hours of lectures,
~ 14 hours of workshops, including computer-lab practical classes.
~ 2 hours of assessment preparation
Independent study
~ 64 hours of independent learning
~ 60 hours of assessment study and preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Literature Review weighted 70%
Literature Review
Students write a 2000-word literature review on the evidence available to answer a clinical question regarding a population of their choice.

2: Report weighted 30%
Statistical analysis report
Students are supplied with data and are asked to answer a series of questions which include interpreting and reporting the results of statistical tests in a clinically meaningful way. 800 words

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 17 March 2026