Research Planning PG (6486.6)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Faculty Of Health | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop and apply a literature search strategy for a broad research question;
2. Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the literature in the relevant research area to identify the knowledge gaps;
3. Devise a specific research question to address the identified knowledge gap;
4. Develop a research design, including methodology, data collection and analysis, ethical and budgetary considerations to appropriately answer the specific research question; and
5. Transmit the acquired research outcomes in a written academic writing style relevant to the assignment task.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
Graduate entry.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6998 Developing a Research Project PGEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
This unit assumes:1 - the knowledge and skills of epidemiology and research methods,
2 - the research skills and knowledge of data analysis including either quantitative analysis and statistics, or qualitative research analysis, and
3 - familiarity with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 and NHMRC Research Integrity and Management of Data and Information documents.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | Dr Angie Fearon |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | Online | Ms Jacqueline Couldrick |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Suzanne Carroll |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Angie Fearon |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 26 May 2025 | Online real-time | Ms Jacqueline Couldrick |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | Prof Jennie Scarvell |
Required texts
Recommended Online Resources
Liamputtong (Ed). Research Methods in Health - UC Library online- see Reading List in Canvas.
Sage Research Content: http://methods.sagepub.com/ Sage Research Methods Online site is a diverse range of materials on research planning, for quantitative, qualitative and all kinds of research. There are e-books, but also videos, short books, and guides. Access through the UC Library.
Suggested Readings: see canvas for Reading List.
Groves, Robert M Survey methodology 2nd ed; 2009 Available online.
Polgar S & Thomas SA (2020), Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, Churchill Livingstone. UC library call number R850.P54 Available online in Sem 2.
Hurley et al, Research Methods, A Framework for Evidence-based clinical practice. R850 H 87, 2011
Boland. Doing a Systematic Review. A student's guide. UC library call numberLB2369 D65 - 3-day loan section.
Barzun J & Graff HF (2004), The modern researcher, 6th edn, Thomson, Australia. UC library call number LB2369.B36 2004.
Bryman A (2008), Social research methods. 3rd edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford. UC library call number H62.B782 2008.
Duffy A, Deakin V, Narkiewicz E & Wilson K (2007), Guide to writing in allied health courses : writing laboratory reports, essays and seminar reports, preparing for exams and presenting seminars, 2nd edn, University of Canberra. UC library call number PE1475.G84 2007.
Robson C (2002), Real world research: A resource for social scientists and practitioner-researchers, 2nd edn, Wiley-Blackwell. UC library call number H62,R627 3 day loan section
Taylor BJ, Kermode S & Roberts K (2006), Research in nursing and health care: evidence for practice, 3rd ed, Thomson, South Melbourne, Victoria. ISBN 0170123154.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assignments and assessable materials will be submitted online via Canvas.
Special assessment requirements
Please ensure you follow this formatting:
- Student ID needs to be in the 'Header' of the document.
- Font: headings maximum 14 point. Text usually 11 or 12 point Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri.
- Double space lines, so there is space for your assessor to write comments on the paper.
- Insert page numbers on the bottom of pages.
- Referencing should be APA 7 or Vancouver style (the library has guides for these). I recommend you take up Endnote workshops at the library. Get Endnote on your computer, and you can directly download searches from databases into your reference library. All references to have a DOI.
- Submit a word, .doc, .or .pdf.
Important: Text beyond the word count will not be marked. Assignments that exceed the specified words will be truncated at the word limit and only assessed to this point.
Word count will include: Introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusions, quotes, citations, or any other sections in the body of the work.
Word count does NOT include title, abstract, tables, figures, captions, references or appendices.
Moderation of assessment items:
Moderation will be followed as per the Assessment policy and procedures.
All assessment items, including exams, are internally reviewed and moderated before they are published in unit outlines, listed on canvas, or printed out for the final exam period. This review of assessment items is performed by another academic within the same faculty who has a good understanding of the subject matter and it is done as part of the unit curriculum review process.
Moderation of marking:
The moderation of assessment items is based first, on a sample chosen randomly from submitted assignments, to develop a common view of grading, for each person contributing to marking the assignments. In addition all failed assignments are moderated as well as a selection of others across representative grades.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
This unit requires that you are independent, organised, disciplined, and self-motivated.
You will need to set a plan for yourself, small achievable deadlines, and stick to them. The rate you learn in the unit, is up to you. There is some structure provided, but it is not compulsory, except for assignment due dates. Completing units online need not be an isolated or lonely activity, but you will need to reach out to each other. Use the discussion pages to find people with similar topics, or problems, and helpful people.
How to find help
1. Online discussion pages.
2. Your mentor - keep meetings with your mentor, make notes, and keep track of actions and outcomes. Generally make sure you give your writing to your mentor at least one week prior to the due date. They will need 3-4 days to read it, and you will need 3-4 days to make the changes they advise.
3. Tutorials. Tutorials will only work if you do the preparation work. Bring your work, be prepared to ask quesitons and engage with content.
4. Unit convenor drop in sessions - there is a weekly set time for online or face to face drop in. Or you can request another time, by email.
5. Make sure drafts of work are presented to mentors or tutors at the agreed time. Usually this is 10 days prior to the due date. For large classes you may need to provide a draft 14 days prior to the due date of the assignment, if you want to get feedback.
Inclusion and engagement
Please let the Unit Convenor know if any assistance is required.
Participation requirements
There are four formal seminars/lecture (face-to-face or online) and four tutorials.
You must attend tutorials or have regular meetings with your mentor to succeed in this unit. If you will be meeting with your mentor individually, discuss how you will meet with your mentor (e.g., Zoom) in week 1, and write it into your mentor agreement. Weekly or fortnightly is recommended. Write it into your mentor agreement.
Weekly drop-in times are available with the unit convenor. (See canvas, held on virtual room) . These are not compulsory but are informal Q&A.
Ultimately, you need to be independent, motivated, and self-paced. Please reach out early if you are having trouble.
Required IT skills
Access to the internet, familiarity with the library, database searching skills, and familiarity with canvas.
In-unit costs
as above.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
N/A
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