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Practice Based Research (HLTH90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 1
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Term 3
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Term 4
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Term 1 - Online Term 3 - Online Term 4 - Online |
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This subject explores the range of approaches useful for researching health and human services practice. In this subject “practice” is defined broadly to encompass policy and organizational practice as well as practice with individuals, groups and communities.
A range of research methods will be considered, from descriptive and exploratory studies to establishing the effectiveness of ‘what we do’. The subject will explore the research methodologies required to undertake community-based studies as well as review the benefits of, and theoretical approaches used in accessing existing databases. The subject will focus on the current organisational emphasis on evidence-based and evidence-informed practice and will discuss the skill and knowledge base required to access, evaluate and implement research evidence to inform practice. It will promote a theoretical and skill base of practice research that will support practitioners to engage in reflective and evidence informed practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- approach research literature in an informed and critical way as a basis for evidence based practice;
- formulate research questions arising from practice situations including those concerning policy and program development;
- develop a research design and a beginning understanding of implementing the design through appropriate data collection and analysis methods;
- be aware of ethical issues involved in practice research;
- be aware of processes for engaging service users or consumers in practice research; and
- be competent in searching, extracting and evaluating research evidence as a basis for practice implementation.
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
None
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
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Contribution to online discussions, weekly
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Case Studies
| From Week 4 to Week 5 | 30% |
Written Essay
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Lynette Joubert Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 4 hours per week, including online lectures, resources and interactions Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 27 January 2020 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 3 February 2020 to 29 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 January 2020 Census date 21 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 March 2020 Assessment period ends 5 April 2020 Term 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Academic Contact: ljoubert@unimelb.edu.auPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Lynette Joubert Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 13 July 2020 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 20 July 2020 to 13 September 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 July 2020 Census date 7 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 August 2020 Assessment period ends 20 September 2020 Term 3 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Lynette Joubert Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 5 October 2020 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 12 October 2020 to 6 December 2020 Last self-enrol date 6 October 2020 Census date 30 October 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 November 2020 Assessment period ends 13 December 2020 Term 4 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Time commitment details
136 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching Period 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings.
- Subject notes
In 2020 this subject is available to students in Year 1 of the Master of Social Work
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Advanced Social Work - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022