Primary Care Research Project Part 1 (GENP40000)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The student will conduct an original research project under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of General Practice from February to November. The student will be introduced to current literature and to the research techniques used in the specialised area in which their research sits. The research project may form part of a larger current study, by focussing on one small aspect, or it may be especially designed for the student by a researcher with shared interests. In either case it is expected that the work will culminate in an original research publication.

 

Intended learning outcomes

To understand the role and process of scientific research through the conduct of a project which includes:

  • Critical review of literature
  • Development of a research question
  • Understanding of the research methods used in primary care research
  • Understanding of the analytic methods used in primary care research
  • Generation of original results
  • Oral communication of own research to an expert audience
  • Written communication skills that will contribute to a paper for a peer reviewed journal

Generic skills

Students will learn to:

  • Critically assess literature
  • Accept or reject information provided by others
  • Identify unresolved clinical questions
  • Identify the best approaches to address research questions
  • Develop time management skills
  • Develop oral and written presentation skills

Last updated: 17 June 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENP40002 Introduction to Primary Care Research
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 17 June 2023

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral presentation to Department on introduction to project and literature

  • 10-15 minutes
Due by the end of Semester 110%

Literature review

  • 1500-2000 words
Due by the end of Semester 115%

Oral presentation to Department on thesis results

  • 10-15 minutes
During Semester 210%

Research thesis

  • 8,000-10,000 words
Due by the end of Semester 265%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (GENP40000) and 2 (GENP40001) of the subject

Last updated: 17 June 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorsAnn-Maree Duncan and Patty Chondros
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Total time commitment360 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinator:

    Patty Chondros

    p.chondros@unimelb.edu.au

     

    Administrative Contact:

    Ann-Maree Duncan

    Ann-Maree.Duncan@unimelb.edu.au

     

     

     

Time commitment details

Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters. All students are also expected to attend weekly Research Matters training sessions plus an additional one hour tutorial for project monitoring.

Additional delivery details

This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.

Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (GENP40000 and GENP40001).

Last updated: 17 June 2023

Further information

Last updated: 17 June 2023