Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Health Science Research Project 1

• Unit Code

  HST6106

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit is the first stage of a research project which will develop critical and analytical skills by undertaking and completing research in an area of relevance. The project is carried out on an individual basis. Research projects are supervised by staff who possess research interests and experience in the relevant area.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from RES5115

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST5169

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Construct appropriate project management timelines for the research.
2. Critically review current literature relating to the study topic.
3. Develop and submit a research proposal for the investigation of an issue related to their study area.
4. Prepare a detailed budget for the project.
5. Synthesise the ethical issues relating to the research and obtain necessary ethical clearance for the project to commence.

Unit Content

1. Ethical approvals and requirements for the research.
2. Knowledge and practice in applied research, specifically in relation to:
3. Literature Review.
4. Research Design.
5. Sampling equipment.
6. Sampling methods.

Additional Learning Experience Information

As a research unit the student is expected to work with a nominated supervisor. The student and supervisor will agree on progress review dates.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Kumar, R. (2005). Research methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners (2nd ed.). NSW, Australia: Pearson Longman.
• ^ Creswell, J.W., & Plano Clark, V.L. (2011). Designing and conducting mixed methods research (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications.
• Yeboah, D.A. (2010). Research methodologies in public health. Hauppauge, N.Y: Nova Science Publishers.
• De Poy, E. & Gitlin, L.N. (2011). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple strategies (4th ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier/Mosby.
• Liamputtong, P. (ed.) (2010). Research methods in health: foundations for evidence-based practice. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
• Neutens, J.J., & Rubinson, L. (2010). Research techniques for the health sciences (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings.
• Bourgeault, I., Dingwall, R., & De Vries, R. (Ed.). (2010). The SAGE handbook of qualitative methods in health research. London, England: SAGE.
• Bell, J. (2010). Doing your research project : a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science (5th ed.). Maidenhead, Berkshire, England: Open University Press.
• Bowling, A. (2009). Research methods in health: Investigating health and health services (3rd ed.). Buckingham, Philadelphia, PA: Open University Press.

^ Mandatory reference

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