SRH5032 · Applied research for health

Overview

This unit is designed to support in the preparation for the independent research project. The unit will facilitate the capacity to translate thoughts and interests around health care into a sound research project by undertaking a critical review of the literature, and developing a research proposal which is feasible and ethical.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Explain how the use of research is a basis for decision making in the health care policy and clinical arena particularly in its application to health care practice;
2. Formulate a research question that addresses an evidence gap in health care;
3. Critically analyse the research literature in response to the proposed research question;
4. Develop a feasible and ethical research proposal for implementation within a health or community setting to address a novel research question.

Workload

6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including a weekly online tutorial and an online individual application discussion via an open calendar booking system. Teacher-directed learning and activities occur via Moodle. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.