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<p>The unit provides an advanced level exploration of the research process exploring the central issues in designing a research study with a particular emphasis on the conduct of research in the practice-based health sciences. This unit develops understanding of the major theoretical and practical facets of research design focusing on: planning a specific research project, formulating and justifying a research question(s), approaches to social research, selecting an appropriate methodology and sampling procedures to test a research question(s). It also addresses research approaches, ethical and economical considerations in research, technical writing and advanced level information retrieval skills as well as methods of communicating research data in the health science sector.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Concepts of knowledge creation in health science research Ethical principles in health sciences Formulating specific research questions Approaches to social research Ensuring coherence between research question and research design Sampling procedures appropriate to a research question Procedures for data analysis appropriate to a research question Communicating research data in the health science sector</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>The unit provides an advanced level exploration of the research process exploring the central issues in designing a research study with a particular emphasis on the conduct of research in the practice-based health sciences. This unit develops understanding of the major theoretical and practical facets of research design focusing on: planning a specific research project, formulating and justifying a research question(s), approaches to social research, selecting an appropriate methodology and sampling procedures to test a research question(s). It also addresses research approaches, ethical and economical considerations in research, technical writing and advanced level information retrieval skills as well as methods of communicating research data in the health science sector.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Concepts of knowledge creation in health science research Ethical principles in health sciences Formulating specific research questions Approaches to social research Ensuring coherence between research question and research design Sampling procedures appropriate to a research question Procedures for data analysis appropriate to a research question Communicating research data in the health science sector</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt6001">060301 - General Nursing</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Evaluate the principles of ethical research and the relationship between research, critical thinking and reflection in the development of knowledge for health care</p>
K2
<p>Synthesize the principles of evidence based practice with recognizing the importance of incorporating research evidence into health care</p>
K3
<p>Appraise the elements that underpin coherence between the stages of the research process specific to health science research</p>
S1
<p>Illustrate critical thinking skills and inquiry strategies for the analysis of quality within research for informing health care</p>
S2
<p>Critically examine the methodologies associated commonly with the two broad research paradigms used to investigate questions of significance to the health care</p>
S3
<p>Construct a specific research question(s) to address a specific research focus</p>
A1
<p>Apply the research process for the development of a research proposal incorporating a close examination of ethical, methodological and design related issues for future implementation</p>
A2
<p>Construct a critical appraisal of research and evidence based literature for informing the health care.</p>
A3
<p>Appraise a research design including a methodology, data collection and analysis methods, ethical considerations developed in order to address a specific research question</p>
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<p>Critical appraisal of selected literature from a relevant area of health sciences research.</p>
<p>Critical Analysis Essay</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Develop a research proposal for research / scholarship in the area of health sciences.</p>
<p>Research Project Proposal</p>
<p>60 - 80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt6001">060301 - General Nursing</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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