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Veterinary Research Project B (VETS90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid (huj@unimelb.edu.au)
Overview
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This subject provides students with training in research methods to deepen their understanding of evidence-based clinical practice and critical review of the scientific literature. The scholarly literacy of students is enhanced through research, analysis and reference management skills. Scientific oral and written communication skills are honed through the production of a scientific literature review and an oral presentation to student peers.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Apply research methodology and integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question in veterinary science
- Identify and search relevant databases of scientific literature
- Critically analyse and interpret scientific literature relevant to veterinary medicine
- Appropriately reference scientific literature and use reference management software
- Recognise the importance of evidence-based methods in veterinary practice
- Apply an understanding of the development of evidence-based practice and evidence-based methods in veterinary science
- Communicate research findings orally and in written form.
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- Research and critically evaluate the scientific literature
- Interpret and integrate knowledge published in scientific reports
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing the results of research
- Understand and avoid plagiarism by accurately acknowledging sources used
- Comply with legal and ethical requirements related to accessing, using and storing text, data, images and sound.
Last updated: 3 November 2022