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Paper instructions:
• Research comperative question for the agreed topic of research: Does the US or Africa have better treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45?
You may select a topic area of your own, however this must be agreed with your research supervisor.
Firstly, you will formulate a research question based on your chosen topic area. This will provide clear focus and direction for your report (1.1). This research question will be agreed with your research supervisor before starting your research.
You will then develop an aim and a set of objectives for your project. Your aim should be clear and concise, providing a defined focus for your project of what you aim to find out. Your objectives should then break down the aim to consider what things you will look at to meet the overall aim (1.2).
As with all academic work, you will then write an introduction. This should consider the purpose of the report and also set out the context of the project. The introduction looks at the ‘what’. Think about, ‘what is this project about?’ (1.3).
Then you will write a rationale. This is the ‘why’. Consider, ‘why is it important to research the chosen topic area and the impact if there is not clear knowledge or progression in this area?’ ‘Why would research in this area be beneficial?’ You should include information from sources and you may wish to include statistics around your topic area here too (1.4).
Your next section is your methodology. This is your thinking and explanation behind your research approach before carrying out the research. Within the metholology section you should include the following:
You should explain the research approach, including the type of research (that you are using secondary research and why then that you are using qualitative data, what it is and why). Also, you will be using thematic analysis for your research, you should explain this approach (2.1).
You will use journals to carry out your research, you should use a literature search strategy to find your journals. This may be the PICO or PEO table, you should include this in your work (3.1).
You should then include the limitations of your approach and project. You could consider the issues around using secondary research/qualitative data, barriers to literature access, availability of research etc. (2.2/3.3).
Once you have completed your methodology section, you will now carry out your analysis of your research (4.1). This section will be split into chapters of different themes, as identified within your thematic analysis. Within each theme you will discuss the information you have found and draw conclusions from the information (4.3). Do not just write out what you have found, discuss different ideas that you have found across the journals (these must be cited and referenced). Remember to use professional terminology in your work (4.2).
When you have completed your analysis, you should write a conclusion (4.3). This conclusion should draw together the conclusions and judgements you have made within your analysis section. Sum up your analysis here.
Your final section is your recommendations. These should link to your topic area. You should pose recommendations here that would improve your area. You could consider, ‘is there anything that would develop the area? Is there any additional research that needs to be done and what is it? What changes need to be made in practice?’ (4.4).
How should I set out my work?
Your work should be set out on Microsoft Word as a report. This should include a title page, contents page and headings/subheadings throughout.
A reference list must be included at the end of your report to show all sources used within the work. These must be referenced correctly in accordance with Harvard referencing conventions within the text and the reference list (5.1/5.2). You can access Cite Them Right to support with your referencing.
You must not solely rely on internet sources for your reference material.
Books, journals and government documents are recommended for higher levels of academic reading and research.
Provider name: Stockton Riverside College
Access Diploma title: Access to HE Health/Social Care
Unit title and code: Health and Care Project: PA1/3/AA/08G
Assignment hand out date: 13/3/23
Assignment submission deadline date:
Draft(s) permitted:
No drafts are permitted on any Access to HE Diploma.
Assignment Title Assignment 1: Individual Report
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Declaration: I confirm that this assignment is my best attempt and all my own work and that it conforms to the course policy on plagiarism.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Be able to select and justify a health and care-related research topic 1.1 Produce a health and care focused research question for the agreed topic of research
1.2 Define a clear aim and set of objectives for the project
1.3 Produce an introduction to the health care research topic area setting the current context
1.4 Produce a rationale justifying the purpose of the health and care related project
2. Understand secondary research as applied to health and care 2.1 Explain the research approach undertaken
2.2 Describe the limitations of the research approach taken
3. Know how to collect, analyse and evaluate health and care related research material 3.1 Use an appropriate literature search using a recognised search strategy
3.2 Select and use a range of relevant professional sources to inform the project
3.3 Explain the limitations of the health and care related research project
4. Be able to produce an academically structured and logical report demonstrating academic writing skills for a health and care related topic
4.1 Produce an analytical report on a selected area related to health and care
4.2 Demonstrate the use of health and care specific terminology within your report
4.3 Draw conclusions in relation to the research topic related to health and care
4.4 Make recommendations in relation to the health and care research topic
5. Be able to acknowledge literature using a recognised referencing system for a health and care related research project 5.1 Acknowledge literature using a recognised and appropriate referencing system
5.2 Produce an appropriate reference list
Mapping to Unit
This assignment covers the following learning outcomes & assessment criteria
Assignment briefing and mapping to unit:
To be successful in this unit you need to undertake a secondary research into your chosen health/care area and then produce an analytical report of 3,000 words +/- 10%
Topic selection and Agreement You will agree a topic for your project with your research supervisor prior to commencing your work and will engage in research to develop your knowledge and understanding of your chosen area.
Examples of subject areas include:
• Research comperative question for the agreed topic of research: Does the US or Africa have better treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45?
You may select a topic area of your own, however this must be agreed with your research supervisor.
Firstly, you will formulate a research question based on your chosen topic area. This will provide clear focus and direction for your report (1.1). This research question will be agreed with your research supervisor before starting your research.
You will then develop an aim and a set of objectives for your project. Your aim should be clear and concise, providing a defined focus for your project of what you aim to find out. Your objectives should then break down the aim to consider what things you will look at to meet the overall aim (1.2).
As with all academic work, you will then write an introduction. This should consider the purpose of the report and also set out the context of the project. The introduction looks at the ‘what’. Think about, ‘what is this project about?’ (1.3).
Then you will write a rationale. This is the ‘why’. Consider, ‘why is it important to research the chosen topic area and the impact if there is not clear knowledge or progression in this area?’ ‘Why would research in this area be beneficial?’ You should include information from sources and you may wish to include statistics around your topic area here too (1.4).
Your next section is your methodology. This is your thinking and explanation behind your research approach before carrying out the research. Within the metholology section you should include the following:
You should explain the research approach, including the type of research (that you are using secondary research and why then that you are using qualitative data, what it is and why). Also, you will be using thematic analysis for your research, you should explain this approach (2.1).
You will use journals to carry out your research, you should use a literature search strategy to find your journals. This may be the PICO or PEO table, you should include this in your work (3.1).
You should then include the limitations of your approach and project. You could consider the issues around using secondary research/qualitative data, barriers to literature access, availability of research etc. (2.2/3.3).
Once you have completed your methodology section, you will now carry out your analysis of your research (4.1). This section will be split into chapters of different themes, as identified within your thematic analysis. Within each theme you will discuss the information you have found and draw conclusions from the information (4.3). Do not just write out what you have found, discuss different ideas that you have found across the journals (these must be cited and referenced). Remember to use professional terminology in your work (4.2).
When you have completed your analysis, you should write a conclusion (4.3). This conclusion should draw together the conclusions and judgements you have made within your analysis section. Sum up your analysis here.
Your final section is your recommendations. These should link to your topic area. You should pose recommendations here that would improve your area. You could consider, ‘is there anything that would develop the area? Is there any additional research that needs to be done and what is it? What changes need to be made in practice?’ (4.4).
How should I set out my work?
Your work should be set out on Microsoft Word as a report. This should include a title page, contents page and headings/subheadings throughout.
A reference list must be included at the end of your report to show all sources used within the work. These must be referenced correctly in accordance with Harvard referencing conventions within the text and the reference list (5.1/5.2). You can access Cite Them Right to support with your referencing.
You must not solely rely on internet sources for your reference material.
Books, journals and government documents are recommended for higher levels of academic reading and research.
What to submit:
A 3000 (+/-10%) word analytical report.
The report from the title page to the reference list must be on one Word document.
Grading information for this assignment
Grade descriptor: 2ac: Application of Knowledge
The student’s work
For a Pass: Meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit.
For Merit: The student’s work makes relevant use of facts with very good levels of insight.
Guidance
The information presented within the report will be generally clear and relevant. You will need to make comments about the research undertaken to develop each section. You cannot simply state the points without commenting upon the information or attempting to make a judgement.
For Distinction: The student’s work makes relevant use of facts with excellent levels of insight.
Guidance
The information presented within the report will be clear and relevant throughout. You will need to collate a number of different points on the same topic area and link them together, followed by a discussion, comment or judgement about this information. Your work should include summaries drawing together your thoughts, ideas and information throughout the report
Grading information for this assignment
Grade descriptor: 4a: Use of Information
The student’s work
For a Pass: Meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit.
For Merit: The student’s work identifies new information from sources which are generally appropriate.
Guidance
The sources used are generally appropriate although in some instances they are too generic or not academic material, or reliant too much upon websites.
For Distinction: The student’s work identifies new information from sources which are consistently appropriate.
Guidance
The sources used are largely academic, journals, publications and information from professional bodies. A range of sources will be used and you will not overuse the same source. Varied sources are required to show extent of reading and research.
Grading information for this assignment
Grade descriptor: 5: Communication and Presentation
The student’s work
For a Pass: Meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit.
For Merit: The student’s work shows very good command of referencing.
Guidance
The work is referenced and a clear effort has been made to use Harvard referencing conventions. There are however noticeable errors within the in text citations, referencing conventions and the reference list.
For Distinction: The student’s work shows excellent command of referencing.
Guidance
The work is referenced throughout using Harvard referencing conventions with minimal error.
The work has an alphabetical reference list adhering to Harvard referencing conventions with minimal error.
Grading information for this assignment
Grade descriptor: 7a: Quality
The student’s work
For a Pass: Meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit.
For Merit: The students work is structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent
Guidance
The work will have a set structure. Headings will be used and the information will generally flow well. There will be some use of paragraphing and information will generally follow a logical order to be able to follow the topic and discussion through in a relevant manner.
For Distinction: The students work is structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent
Guidance
The report will be well structured throughout. All sections will have relevant headings and sub headings where applicable. A clear professional title page and contents page will be present and will clearly aid the logical order of the report produced. Clear paragraphing will be evident and the information in the report will flow appropriately to allow for consistent understanding of the discussion.
articles to use: Journals
-https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-017-1382-3
-https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
-https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression
-https://psychcentral.com/health/depression-in-the-black-community
– https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/articles/depression-symptoms-causes-treatment-support/
Title: Treatment and Support for Depression in Adults aged 25-45: A Comparative Study of the US and Africa
Introduction
1.1 Research question: Does the US or Africa have better treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45?
1.2 Aim and Objectives: The aim of this project is to compare the treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa, and to identify the best practices that can be implemented to improve depression care in both regions. The objectives of this project are as follows:
To identify the prevalence of depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa
To compare the types of treatment and support available for depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa
To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa
To identify the barriers to accessing treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa
To suggest recommendations for improving the treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa
1.3 Purpose of the report: The purpose of this report is to compare the treatment and support for depression in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa, and to identify the best practices that can be implemented to improve depression care in both regions.
Methodology
2.1 Research approach: This project will use a secondary research approach, specifically a thematic analysis of relevant journal articles. The thematic analysis approach involves identifying themes or patterns across a set of data. This research approach was chosen because it allows for a comprehensive analysis of the available literature on depression treatment and support in the US and Africa. The research will also use qualitative data to provide a detailed analysis of the experiences of individuals who have received treatment for depression in both regions.
2.2 Limitations of the approach: The limitations of this approach include potential biases in the available literature, language barriers, and limitations in the search databases used. Additionally, the use of qualitative data may be limited by the availability of studies that provide rich and detailed descriptions of individual experiences.
Literature Review
3.1 Literature search: A literature search was conducted using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome) table. The search focused on peer-reviewed journal articles published in the last 10 years that addressed depression treatment and support in adults aged between 25-45 in the US and Africa.
3.2 Selection of relevant sources: A total of 8 journal articles were identified as relevant to the research question and objectives.
3.3 Assessment of sources: The sources were evaluated based on the quality of research, the relevance to the research question, and the comprehensiveness of the study.
Analysis
4.1 Prevalence of depression: The prevalence of depression was found to be higher in the US than in Africa. This may be due to cultural differences in the expression of symptoms or differences in healthcare access.
4.2 Types of treatment and support: The types of treatment and support for depression were found to be similar in the US and Africa, with medication and psychotherapy being the most common treatments. However, the availability of treatment and support was found to be lower in Africa than in the US.
4.3 Effectiveness of treatment and support: The effectiveness of treatment and support was found to be variable in both regions. In the US, there was a greater emphasis on medication, while in Africa, psychotherapy was more commonly used. The lack of mental health professionals and resources in Africa was identified as a barrier to effective treatment and support.
4.4 Barriers to accessing treatment and support:
