Health & Human Services Research Project (HLTH90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
About this subject
Contact information
February
July
Overview
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Building upon previous learning the subject provides opportunities to extend, deepen and apply knowledge, skills and attributes in the context of a research project.
This subject enables students to engage in the design and implementation of a research project that demonstrates their advanced theoretical knowledge and critical reflection skills. It provides the opportunity for integration of their prior learning form the course, and demonstration of their advanced practice and research capacity in health and human services.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- design, implement and evaluate an evidence-based intervention within the context of a practice setting;
- critically analyse and understand the interconnections between practice, theory, research, and policy;
- undertake a literature review;
- understand how research method/s are selected and the rationale for using;
- explain how research data is collected and analysed;
- an ability to process and analyse data collected in research projects;
- make appropriate interpretation/s of research data; and
- understand the ethical issues associated with conducting evaluation/research projects.
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce:
- high level written communication skills
- advanced information and interpretation skills
- advanced analytic, integration and problem-solving skills
- demonstrate competence in critical and theoretical thinking through essay writing and online discussions
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of any 2 subjects (12.5points) in the Master of Health and Human Services
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Regular written reports to Supervisor on Project Stages (2000 words), throughout study period (20%)
- 20 minute Online Presentation – Research Proposal, Week 8 (20%)
- 6000 word written assignment – Research Report, end of study period (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 4 hours per week, including online lectures, resources and interactions Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 29 January 2018 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 5 February 2018 to 24 June 2018 Last self-enrol date 30 January 2018 Census date 2 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 May 2018 Assessment period ends 1 July 2018 February contact information
- July - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 4 hours per week, including online lectures, resources and interactions Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 16 July 2018 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 9 December 2018 Last self-enrol date 17 July 2018 Census date 17 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 October 2018 Assessment period ends 16 December 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
340 hrs
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching Period
Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022