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Veterinary Research Project B (VETS90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with a continuation in 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 should be able to:
- Critically analyse and interpret scientific literature and evidence, including study design and basic biostatistical approaches, relevant to a research question in veterinary medicine
- Effectively communicate research findings to a peer and expert audience in appropriate formats for both oral and written presentation
- Provide professional feedback to peers on an item of scientific scholarship
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students 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: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90078 | Veterinary Research Project A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written peer reviews of two draft literature reviews (Up to 250 words each)
| Approximately Week 6 | 15% |
Oral presentation
| Approximately Week 8 to Week 10 | 20% |
Scientific literature review (up to 1500 words) (15% – Draft review and 50% – Final review)
| Draft due approximately Week 4 of Semester 2; final version due end of Week 13 of Semester 2 | 65% |
Aggregate Mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinators Jasmin Hufschmid and Abdul Jabbar Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 10 hours of lectures and workshops Total time commitment 100 hours Teaching period 11 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 22 July 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 10 February 2024