Assignment Brief
Students will write a structured 2000 word literature review on a research topic of their choice. The assignment will enable students to explore and engage with the evidence-base around their chosen topic. Writing a literature review will enhance awareness of the current state of knowledge in a specific area, devlelop critical thinking and analytical skills and build confidence in literature search skills. Evidence-based practice is a paradigm within health and social care and literature and systematic reviews have a vital role to play in supporting practitioners to stay upto-date in their knowledge. The assignment will enable students to demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes while considering evidence based practice within a broad conceptual frame.