Research Project 1

Unit code: HHL7901 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HMH7901 - Evidence for Practice 7
HMH7902 - Evidence for Practice 8
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In Research Project 1, students will develop their critical appraisal skills, undertake a literature review which contextualises the research project, ensure that relevant ethical protocols have been met, and commence data collection and analysis where appropriate to the project.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Perform sensitive and specific advanced searches for research topic using numerous electronic databases;
  2. Critically appraise literature in the field of osteopathy and health science relevant to their research project;
  3. Independently progress the ethics protocols, data collection and analysis phases of research and justify the use of particular quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods;
  4. Deduce, exhibit and reflect upon the collaborative skills required to be an effective member of a research team.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

90% attendance is required at tutorial, practical and workshop classes in the osteopathic program. The tutorial activities in this unit are interactive and students are able to seek feedback from the tutor on meeting the learning outcomes and planning for assessment tasks.

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Advanced search strategy assignment (equivalent to 1000 words per student)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Journal article critique (equivalent to 2000 words per student)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Presentation on project and data analysis methods (equivalent to 1000 words per student)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Preliminary literature review relevant to research group topic (equivalent to 3000 words per student)

The assessment for this unit is pass/fail rather than graded. The assessment tasks for this unit are preparatory work and 'milestone tasks' to support students in the development of the final products of their research (submitted in research project 2). The assessments in research project 2 are pieces of scholarship at AQF level 9 (presentation and project) and the time required extends beyond the one semester. It is not appropriate to grade draft pieces of work and the assessments in this unit are deemed a ‘pass’ if sufficient progress is made to ensure students will submit their final assessment pieces in a timely manner.

The total word equivalence of combined assessment tasks approximates to 7,000 words in this AQF9 12 credit point unit.

Required reading

Reading materials will be provided by the unit coordinator in line with the student's project(s).

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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