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Critical Thinking in Research (SCIE40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will provide students with an opportunity to develop some critical thinking skills that are required for a variety of research activities. These skills will be gained from discussions, and critical evaluations, of some recently published research papers. In their written submissions, students will be required to write succinctly and accurately, while at the same time demonstrate their critical thinking in the set tasks. Attendance at regular research seminars delivered within the Faculty is recommended. Some discussion of the Faculties’ research programs which are relevant to the student’s research project will be expected.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An ability to read and assimilate specific research papers and understand how their own research relates to the broader field of research in veterinary and agricultural Science
- An understanding of how to critically review a scientific manuscript
- An ability to succinctly summarise a research paper
- Appropriate knowledge and the ability to critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific sources
- An understanding of the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
Generic skills
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An ability to critically evaluate scientific and professional literature
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
- A capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written presentations
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
- A capacity to enhance teamwork skills as required, and respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of:
- Bachelor of Agriculture (Degree with Honours)
- Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
- Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have a sound understanding of broader biological science and an appreciation of the research process.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Abstract and title for a provided paper that has the abstract and title blanked out (500 words), due early in semester (25%)
- Critical evaluation and review of a manuscript into which flaws have been introduced (1500 words), due mid-semester (35%)
- Essay based on how the student’s research project fits in with the broader research programs within the Faculty (2000 words), due in the last week of semester (40%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ken Snibson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022