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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to research in the field of public health; | ||
2. | Conceptually map the essential elements and processes requisite to quality research; | ||
3. | Articulate the necessity for ethical conduct of research and elaborate the processes for applying for ethics approval; | ||
4. | Undertake a preliminary literature review or analysis of current research in their field; and | ||
5. | Design a preliminary research proposal to be undertaken as part of their minor thesis or professional project. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Assignment | Critique of Research Designs (3000 words) | 40% |
Project | Preliminary Research Proposal and Literature Review (3000 words) | 40% |
Presentation | Oral presentation during seminar-style discussion time (1000 words) | 20% |
Required reading
Public Health Research Methods.
Guest G. & Namey E., (2014)
SAGE Thousand Oaks
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