PUB HLTH 7300OL - Developing a Research Proposal
Online - Semester 2 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PUB HLTH 7300OL Course Developing a Research Proposal Coordinating Unit Public Health Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week online plus 3 hours per week preparation Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Assessment Online quizzes, written reports Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Sharyn Gaskin
Course Coordinator: Dr Sharyn Gaskin
Phone: +61 8313 4957
Email: sharyn.gaskin@adelaide.edu.au
Location: OEH Laboratory, 28 Anderson Street, Thebarton
Student & Program Support Services Hub
Email: askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8313 0273
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Identify a public health problem suitable for scientific investigation 2 Situate that problem within the relevant literature and existing evidence and identify gaps in the evidence about that problem (i.e. things worthy of further research) 3 Develop a (structured) research question which addresses a gap in the evidence about the problem 4 Plan an appropriate research design to investigate the research question 5 Use appropriate online databases of research evidence and reference management software 6 Apply ethical principles of research to shape or modify the research proposal University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
N/A Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
5 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
6 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
O’Leary Z. The essential guide to doing your research project. 2nd Ed, Sage Publications 2014. ISBN 978-1-4462-5897-2
A third edition of O'Leary's book (2017) is available. Reference will be made to any updates from the 2nd to 3rd edition, and indicated on MyUni.
Other resources will be available via MyUni and will include: journal articles; government reports; video resources; online data bases; web-based tutorials and activities.
Recommended Resources
John W. Creswell. A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research. Sage Publications 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1483359045
Online Learning
This course will be offered completely online. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Details will be made available on MyUni.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/107914/1/sem-1/2018/Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Details will be made available on MyUni.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/107914/1/sem-1/2018/Learning Activities Summary
Details will be made available on MyUni.
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Details will be made available on MyUni.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/107914/1/sem-1/2018/
Assessment Detail
Details will be made available on MyUni.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/107914/1/sem-1/2018/Submission
Details will be made available on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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