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Many students aspire to publish their thesis or research findings in scientific journals or healthcare institutions, as this can significantly enhance their professional profile. Below is guidance on Learna’s policies regarding publication.

Authorship

The standard practice is that you, the student, are listed as the first author, while your supervisor is the senior author (named last in the author list).

• Additional authorship can be discussed within the authorship team.
• Most journals ...

A critical appraisal is an evaluation of the ideas and information in an academic text. Your task is to question the text and present a rational judgment of its strengths and weaknesses. Suggested criteria for evaluation are outlined below.

Technical Information

References

Include a list of all the sources you have used at the end using the Harvard referencing system.

Length

• The word count is provided in the Module Assessment.
• Includes all words in the text of the assignment.
• Exclude...

The essay activity is a form of academic writing familiar from undergraduate studies. As this is a postgraduate-level course, expectations are higher. These guidelines will help you meet those expectations.

Technical Information

References

Include a list of all sources used at the end, following the Harvard referencing system.

Length

• The word count is given in the Module Assessment.
• Includes all words in the assignment text.
• Excludes tables, diagrams, glossaries/appendices, and ...

Creating an information leaflet assesses your ability to communicate with patients or doctors effectively. It presents complex ideas in a simple, easy-to-understand format for a specific audience. Leaflets typically serve two purposes:

• Helping patients manage their health and decisions.
• Guiding doctors on managing specific medical conditions.

Planning Your Design

Before creating your leaflet, consider the following:

• Requirements – Read the module activity guidelines thoroughly.
• Ai...

This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your competence in examining the major joints.

General Guidance

• The examination should be carried out on an appropriate couch in a well-lit room, such as a GP or hospital consultation room.
• You should have the full consent of a non-injured volunteer.

Your examination should be well-structured, systematic, and unedited, with continuous commentary on the structures being examined. Marks for edited submissions will be capped at 40%.

You ...

Writing an MCQ is a complex task that tests your understanding of the course materials and their interactions. While the format may be familiar, several factors must be considered when writing them.

Writing an MCQ

Each question should include the following:

A presentation is an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to deliver information effectively.

Understanding Your Assignment

Before you begin, consider the following points:

• Read the activity guidelines carefully to understand the requirements.
• Clearly define your aims and objectives for the presentation.
• Keep the intended audience in mind throughout the design process.

Layout

There is no word count for this assignment:

• Focus on quality over quantity.
• Keep explanations clear ...

A scientific poster is an opportunity to present a concise summary of your research in an aesthetically pleasing and colourful format. Creating a well-designed poster takes time, so start early and plan accordingly.

Planning Your Design

Keep the following in mind when planning your presentation:

1. Requirements – Read the specific module activity guidelines carefully.
2. Aims – Define what you want to communicate.
3. Audience – Consider who will be viewing your poster and tailor your design ...

Using Social Media Responsibly

Please see the following resources for general guidance on responsible use of social media:

• General Medical Council (2013) Doctors’ Use of Social Media
• Health & Care Professions Council (2018) Guidance on the Use of Social Media
• Nursing & Midwifery Council (2019) Social Media Guidance

Assignment Guidance

Please note: for a blog post activity, there is no need to publish your work online yourself. Please submit your piece to Moodle in either Microsoft ...

Regular and active participation in the Academic Forums is crucial to your success. Your tutor will post discussion prompts weekly, and your engagement is vital to stimulate debate. The tutor will provide feedback as needed and summarise discussions weekly. We encourage you to contribute to the forum as follows to maximise the learning experience for you and your peers.

Your scores and rationales will be compared to those of your tutor, who will determine the score based on the proximity to their grades. Your overall mark will represent the accuracy of your marks for the whole group. Your tutor will also consider the feedback you have provided for your peers to decide upon a final mark, so it is important that you justify the grades you have awarded to your peers as this will provide further evidence of your understanding of the marking criteria.

The ...

We appreciate that many students will be requiring assistance with the statistics and data for their MSc Professional Project Dissertation, and it can sometimes be difficult to find the most efficient help.

As your Professional Project is an individual piece of work, with your supervisor available for queries, guidance and reviewing of drafts, you are not permitted to hire an external statistician. However, we highly advise our students to make the most of the USW-hosted Study Skills ...

Need Help? Student Services at Learna Are Here for You!

Our team is always happy to assist and ensure your learning experience runs smoothly. We have various methods of contact - please see below.

Book an Appointment:      Student Support Appointments, and we will phone you back.
Email Us:                              support@learna.ac.uk
Call Us:                                 +44 (0) 2921921312 (Select option 1)

In our support, we provide one-on-one advice tailored to your situation. Some...

Turnitin is a plagiarism detector used widely throughout UK universities.  Turnitin compares work submitted against its comprehensive database to identify acts of plagiarism. This system is embedded into our Moodle platform in order to ensure that all work is authentic and adheres to our academic expectations of originality, is correctly referenced, and is deemed as clinically rich work. 

Turnitin provides a percentage score and report of how similar your work is to existing material, and ...

For any further general queries on anything you’re unsure of, please do reach out to us at Student Services with the contact details below:

Email us:                       support@learna.ac.uk

Phone us:                     +44 (0) 2921921312  select option 1 on the operator

Student Services at Learna is able to provide a letter of enrolment, confirmation, or results - just email us at support@learna.ac.uk.

It will state the credits and the CPD points your programme is worth, the start and end date, the university it is provided in partnership with, and any provisional or confirmed grades achieved so far. We may be able to provide other specific details, such as that the programme was taught in English or that you were in a certain percentile of your peers, upon...

We welcome any students who have completed a PgDip programme to apply for the 1-Year MSc! Our Admissions Team handles any queries relating to programme applications or deposits, so please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team via the details below.

Email our Admissions Team:     admissions@learna.ac.uk
Phone:                                           +44 (0) 2921921312  then press option 2

Need Help with Payments? Our Finance Team is Here to Assist!

For any queries about course fees or making payments, our Finance Team is happy to help.

USW IT Support

The USW IT Team are often in the best position to assist you with any technical difficulties whilst using their platforms, including difficulties setting up your IT account and multifactor authentication.

USW IT Support Website:  https://its.southwales.ac.uk/it-support

USW IT Helpline:                +44(0) 1443 482882 press 1 for the English language

Advice Zone

The Advice Zone can be contacted for all other queries relating to USW - where they can redirect your query to ...

University of South Wales students in partnership with Learna are all issued a student email address.  You are able to access this through the following link: UniLife Login

Use the same login details you used to access the University's resources, where your student email address will be: 'your 8-digit student number'@students.southwales.ac.uk'

Please be aware that graduated students lose access to their USW Email address and all other USW-given resources 120 days after their programme ends.

Completing the University of South Wales Faculty Subgroup Low Risk Application Form for Ethics Committee approval of a postgraduate Professional Project

  FACULTY OF LIFE AND SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
FACULTY ETHICS SUBGROUP LOW RISK APPLICATION FORM

We appreciate that many students will be requiring assistance with the statistics and data for their MSc Professional Project Dissertation, and it can sometimes be difficult to find the most efficient help.

As your Professional Project is an individual piece of work, with your supervisor available for queries, guidance and reviewing of drafts, you are not permitted to hire an external statistician. However, we highly advise our students to make the most of the USW-hosted Study Skills ...

Please note that Learna does not grant extensions, you must get approval from the University of South Wales.

If you have faced or are going to face some difficulties in meeting the deadline, whatever reason that may be, you will need to first reach out to Student Services to inform them of your circumstances. This will allow the team to provide you with the most relevant information, as well as keep our records and your tutor updated on your behalf.

Once you have informed Student Services (...

If you have faced or are going to face some difficulties in meeting the deadline, whatever reason that may be, you will need to reach out to Student Services to request an extension.

Submissions made within 7 days of the original deadline can be accepted. However, the grade for this component will be capped at the base pass mark of 50% unless evidence is provided that shows you have faced mitigating circumstances. 

Please navigate to your Student Handbook for some further information. You ...

Where to Find Your Module Dates

In order to find a list of your Module Dates for your cohort, please visit your Student Handbook, available on any module on the collapsible right-hand information section under "Useful Links". Example below:

UK Bank Holiday Dates

Please note that all departments in Learna will not be operating or will be contactable during Bank Holidays in the United Kingdom. Rest assured, you are still able to access Moodle and the course content. 

Please find below a ...

Please read before you begin:

This form should be completed for all research studies that require FULL ETHICAL REVIEW and meet the definition of HIGH RISK in the USW Ethics Policy, the criteria are included below:

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