Practice Based Research (HLTH90002)
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About this subject
Contact information
Term 1
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Term 3
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 1 - Online Term 3 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the range of approaches useful for researching health and human services practice. Here “practice” is defined broadly to encompass work at policy and organizational levels as well as directly with individuals, groups, and communities. This subject will take students through the process of research design which will include looking at different methodologies – from descriptive and exploratory studies to establishing the effectiveness of ‘what we do’. It will explore approaches to undertaking community-based studies as well as review the benefits of, and theoretical approaches used in accessing existing databases. The current organisational emphasis on evidence-based and evidence-informed practice will be considered along with the skill and knowledge base required to access and evaluate research evidence. This subject 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:
- critically appraise strengths and limitations of research literature as a basis for using research evidence to inform practice;
- formulate research questions arising from practice situations including those concerning policy and program development;
- develop a research design, including the selection of appropriate methods of data collection and analysis;
- demonstrate understanding of ethical issues involved in practice research through ethical research design;
- identify processes for engaging service users or consumers in practice research; and
- Search, extract, and evaluate 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Contribution to online discussions, weekly
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Research proposal (initial plan)
| End of week 3 | 20% |
Research proposal (poster)
| End of week 6 | 40% |
Written Essay
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Lauren Kosta 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 23 January 2023 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 30 January 2023 to 26 March 2023 Last self-enrol date 24 January 2023 Census date 17 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 March 2023 Assessment period ends 2 April 2023 Term 1 contact information
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Term 3 - Online
Coordinator Lauren Kosta Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 17 July 2023 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 24 July 2023 to 17 September 2023 Last self-enrol date 18 July 2023 Census date 11 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 September 2023 Assessment period ends 24 September 2023 Term 3 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
The remaining time commitment is related to subject readings and assessment preparation.
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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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 31 January 2024