Research Proposal (DENT90108)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Year Long |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce students to the principles of research and the inherent methods, as well as the methods for critical appraisal of the available scientific literature. Students plan a research investigation in an area of clinical interest. In consultation with a research supervisor and/or the course coordinator, participants will formulate a research question. This subject will provide participants with the practical knowledge required to plan a research project with consideration given to the process and requirements of ethics approval and basic statistical concepts.
Intended learning outcomes
On the completion of this subject, students will:
Knowledge
- Describe the different types of research questions and the characteristics of a 'good' research question, formulate an answerable research question and develop a conceptual hypothesis
- Describe the theoretical concepts behind a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
- Employ the principles of ethical clinical research and of the responsibilities of researchers
Skills
- Formulate a research question answerable with existing research evidence in an area of clinical interest
- Systematically search the available literature and demonstrate advanced appraisal of published research literature and evidence
- Synthesise, interpret and integrate research findings from multiple sources
Application of Knowledge and Skills
- Plan a research project, including the steps to obtain ethical approval
- Communicate a research proposal effectively in oral and written formats
Generic skills
- Articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline
- Apply their understanding to research conception and design
- Communicate advanced concepts in written and oral form
- Exercise responsibility for their own learning
- Manage their time effectively
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Essay 1: Research problem
| Toward the end of the first half year teaching period | 15% |
Essay 2: Critical appraisal of literature (exercise)
| End of First half of year teaching period | 35% |
Completion of RIOT training module
| First half of year teaching period | N/A |
Oral presentation: Research question & methodology (1500 words equivalent)
| Early in the second half of year teaching period | 20% |
Essay 3: Research Proposal
| End of the second half year teaching period | 30% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Paolo Cattaneo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours - Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 3 February 2025 Pre teaching requirements - Teaching period 10 February 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
408 Hours Indicative
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025