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HS3401 - Health Professional Research 2
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to all students enrolled in health science programs.
This subject will deepen the theoretical knowledge in regards to clinical and academic
research in the allied health sciences and provide practical experience with the application
of this knowledge. It will build on HS2402 by exploring how to design a research project
using quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies the importance of ethical issues
in research, and understanding research and research quality. This subject will reinforce
principles, methods and skills required for evidence based practice in allied health.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the theoretical concepts of quantitative and qualitative research methods
in the Allied Health sciences;
- Apply these theoretical concepts to develop a detailed research proposal that requires
quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This proposal will involve written and
oral components;
- Identify structured appraisal tools for critically appraising published research,
assess the appropriate tool for a variety of published research using qualitative
and quantitative methodology, and use the tool to critically appraise the research;
- Recognise and discuss the theoretical and applied dimensions of ethics as relevant
to research in allied health sciences.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) - Group
- Written > Peer assessment - (10%) - Individual
- Group Research Project (15% written 20% presentation) - (35%) - Group.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete and submit all assessment tasks;
Attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials.
Prerequisites: |
HS2402 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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HS2405 |
Availabilities
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Study Period 1,
External
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Faith Alele, Dr Maria Castellanos Reynosa |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Sue Devine, Ms Julie Parison, Ms Jemma King, Dr Faith Alele, Dr Maria Castellanos Reynosa. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 32 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.