School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Health Science Research Project 1
  • Unit Code

    HST6106
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Annette Judith RAYNOR

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 have passed either RES5115 or MMP6101.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST5169

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically review literature relating to the research topic to identify current knowledge in the field, establish gaps and construct an effective research question.
  2. Construct appropriate methodology to address research question.
  3. Apply effective project management strategies and tools to plan research
  4. Address ethical issues relating to the research topic in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) research code of conduct.
  5. Develop a research proposal for the investigation of a contemporary issue in the relevant area of specialisation and communicate it to an academic and professional audience.

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.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportResearch proposal50%
PresentationPrepare and present a progress seminar50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportResearch proposal50%
PresentationPrepare and present a progress seminar50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Health Science Research Project 1
  • Unit Code

    HST6106
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Annette Judith RAYNOR

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 have passed either RES5115 or MMP6101.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST5169

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically review literature relating to the research topic to identify current knowledge in the field, establish gaps and construct an effective research question.
  2. Construct appropriate methodology to address research question.
  3. Apply effective project management strategies and tools to plan research
  4. Address ethical issues relating to the research topic in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) research code of conduct.
  5. Develop a research proposal for the investigation of a contemporary issue in the relevant area of specialisation and communicate it to an academic and professional audience.

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.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportResearch proposal50%
PresentationPrepare and present a progress seminar50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportResearch proposal50%
PresentationPrepare and present a progress seminar50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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