HLTH SC 4200 - Honours Research Communication & Engagement
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 4200 Course Honours Research Communication & Engagement Coordinating Unit Health and Medical Sciences Faculty Office Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 12 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to admitted BHMS (Honours) students only Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Joanne Bowen
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. Communicate scientific knowledge and ideas to a broad range of audiences in an oral format.
2. Create a professional profile appropriate for diverse working environments.
3. Deliver a concise and engaging summary of their research.
4. Display independent and interpersonal skills appropriate for an honours student.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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered in a blended format including face to face workshops and online discussion board activities.
Students will undertake both synchronous and asynchronous learning through engagement with written and oral materials.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This is a 3 unit course. The expected weekly effort is 12 hours.Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities will include enaging with materials provided, seeking additional resources, and utlising workshop time to consolidate concepts.
Online interaction between peers during discussion topics related to research will enhance breadth of knolwedge and perspective, professionalism and communication skills.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- 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
Assessment Task Assessment Type Percentage of total
assessment weightingHurdle Requirement Learning Outcomes
being assessedPD portfolio (plan of activities) Formative 0% No 2,4 PD portfolio (log and reflection) Summative 40% No 2,4 Negotiated presentation Summative 40% No 1,3 Employability skills mini-module Summative 10% No 2 Online contribution Summative 10% No 1,4 Assessment Detail
20 min presentation (weighting 40%) – Students will negotiate to present EITHER a) journal club, b) commercialisation pitch or c) community talk to demonstarte their presentation and communication skills to a large group.
Professional Development (PD) portfolio - plan of activities (formative) – Students will submit a plan containing 10h of professional development activities (which may include seminar or conference attendance, networking events, volunteering, committee membership/event preparation etc).
Professional Development (PD) portfolio – 1000 word reflection (weighting 40%) – Students will submit a log of the 10h of professional development activities completed during the course mapped against Researcher Development Framework. Students will reflect on how they have contributed to skill progression against the Researcher Development Framework phase 1 compentencies.
Online contribution (weighting 10%) – Each student’s activity on the discussion board in response to the 5 topics provided will be assessed for contribution to the online community through professional and constructive interactions with peers.
Employability Skills Mini-module (weighting 10%) - Student will complete an employability skills mini-module developed by the Careers Hub and tailored to BHMS Honours students. The module requires students to complete quizzes, develop a CV, write a position cover letter and underake an online interview.Submission
Submission of all assignments will be through MyUni Canvas.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN 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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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