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Research Project (REHB90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Semester 2 (Extended)
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) - Online Semester 2 (Extended) - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This 25 credit point subject is a capstone experience that will run over two consecutive terms. Building upon previous learning and the University of Melbourne graduate attributes, the subject provides opportunities to extend, deepen and apply knowledge, skills and attributes in the context of a research project.
Students will be part of a research team and will work on aspects of a research project in collaboration with an experienced researcher. The student will communicate with the research team via synchronous online meetings and asynchronous discussions. This subject is an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and research skills to develop, frame and address a research question. The research question can be answered by a systematic review of the literature, by an analysis of an existing data set or by testing a hypothesis within an existing research project.
Students are required to select a project from a list of research projects made available to them. The subject coordinator in consultation with the research supervisor and student will determine the content and extent of the project.
Students will be required to submit a report comprising a critical review of literature, methodological choices and rationale, results addressing the research hypothesis and discussion of findings and implications of the research project.
This capstone also provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary networking; dissemination of project outcomes with student peers and colleagues; and peer review prior to submission of the final assessment task. Students will be expected to communicate their findings in a concise and scholarly manner to their peers.
Intended learning outcomes
The curriculum is designed around three elements, which provide integration throughout the course.
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Theory and Practice
- Analyse and synthesize salient features and important theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in published literature and data.
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary research approaches.
- Develop and frame appropriate research questions.
- Critically analyse and interpret research findings.
Evidence and Innovation
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the principle of research ethics and the ability to apply these principles in practice.
- Analyze, synthesize and critically evaluate literature and published resources relevant to the research project research.
Clinical Practice in Context
- Plan and execute a substantial research based project.
- Demonstrate academic writing, oral and creative skills to present information to both specialists in academic forums and specialists and non-specialist in clinical contexts.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the skills associated with:
- a deep understanding of their social and civic responsibilities in the domain of public policy, health care provision and as private individuals
- the ability to recognise, explore and critically analyse issues of health practice and their proposed solutions
- confidence in contributing from an informed perspective to a meaningful public discourse in their practice
- academic excellence with high levels of oral and written communication skills
- reflecting on their personal skills, values, biases and limitations and identify learning opportunities to build on their knowledge and skills to promote best practice
- advocating for the health and wellbeing of all individuals, promoting equitable access to services
- knowledge and application of the principles and approaches to best practice, particularly in adapting to the latest technical advancements in online learning design
- active global citizenship by virtue of their academic excellence, their interdisciplinary knowledge, their community leadership capabilities and their cultural awareness
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all core subjects from relevant Masters program.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Enrolling in this subject will normally occur towards the end of the Masters study pathway. This means students will have completed all core subjects and all or most elective subjects. Individual requests to complete the capstone subject earlier in the student’s pathway will be at the discretion of the course coordinator.
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 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Participation in synchronous research meetings | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Research Proposal presentation
| Due Week 8, 1st term | 20% |
Research Report
| Due Week 9, 2nd term | 70% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended) - Online
Principal coordinator Thorlene Egerton Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 hrs. Students will meet online with their mentor x 2 hrs per week for the duration of the 2 x 8 week terms. Total time commitment 320 hours Pre teaching start date 23 January 2023 Pre teaching requirements There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students are encouraged to view a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations These activities serve to prepare the students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject. Teaching period 30 January 2023 to 25 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 3 February 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 2 July 2023 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us - Semester 2 (Extended) - Online
Principal coordinator Thorlene Egerton Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 hrs. Students will meet online with their mentor x 2 hrs per week for the duration of the 2 x 8 week terms. Total time commitment 320 hours Pre teaching start date 17 July 2023 Pre teaching requirements There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students are encouraged to view a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations These activities serve to prepare the students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject. Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 10 December 2023 Last self-enrol date 28 July 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 December 2023 Semester 2 (Extended) 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
320 hrs (288 independent + 32 contact hrs)Students will be expected to complete independent learning activity equivalent to approximately 18 hours a week over the 2x8 week terms.
Additional delivery details
There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students are encouraged to view a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations
These activities serve to prepare students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required reading will be made available online.
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Last updated: 10 November 2023