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

    Research Proposal Preparation and Research Methods
  • Unit Code

    MMP6101
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Erin SMITH

Description

This subject provides students with an introduction to research methods, research proposal writing and developing ethics applications. It also includes an introduction to epidemiology and study types, developing research questions, reviewing the literature, analysis of the literature, and developing a research proposal. Students will also be introduced to writing ethics applications.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Independent project work which can be conducted external to Joondalup campus. Students will be required to present in a professional setting and therefore this is classed as on campus.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design a project related to their field of study which can be completed within a semester timeframe.
  2. Prepare a comprehensive and critical analysis of the relevant literature related to the chosen topic.
  3. Prepare a proposal for a project that is ethically sound and based upon an appropriate conceptual or theoretical framework.
  4. Present the proposal at a postgraduate seminar or professional forum.
  5. Prepare documentation for review of the proposal by relevant committees and reviewers.
  6. Plan the project development and time management in order to meet deadlines

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to evidence-based practice.
  2. Study types and research design.
  3. The Cochrane Collaboration and systematic reviews.
  4. Developing an answerable research question.
  5. Conducting a literature review.
  6. Ethical considerations in research.
  7. Writing a research proposal.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The foundations of your learning for this subject are provided through workbook activities, required journal readings, online lectures, and assignments. The online discussion forum will allow you to interact with your fellow students who will prove to be a valuable learning resource through the sharing of experiences.

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Literature ReviewResearch question and literature review methods10%
AssignmentEthics application30%
AssignmentResearch proposal60%

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

    Research Proposal Preparation and Research Methods
  • Unit Code

    MMP6101
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Erin SMITH

Description

This subject provides students with an introduction to research methods, research proposal writing and developing ethics applications. It also includes an introduction to epidemiology and study types, developing research questions, reviewing the literature, analysis of the literature, and developing a research proposal. Students will also be introduced to writing ethics applications.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Independent project work which can be conducted external to Joondalup campus. Students will be required to present in a professional setting and therefore this is classed as on campus.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design a project related to their field of study which can be completed within a semester timeframe.
  2. Prepare a comprehensive and critical analysis of the relevant literature related to the chosen topic.
  3. Prepare a proposal for a project that is ethically sound and based upon an appropriate conceptual or theoretical framework.
  4. Present the proposal at a postgraduate seminar or professional forum.
  5. Prepare documentation for review of the proposal by relevant committees and reviewers.
  6. Plan the project development and time management in order to meet deadlines

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to evidence-based practice.
  2. Study types and research design.
  3. The Cochrane Collaboration and systematic reviews.
  4. Developing an answerable research question.
  5. Conducting a literature review.
  6. Ethical considerations in research.
  7. Writing a research proposal.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The foundations of your learning for this subject are provided through workbook activities, required journal readings, online lectures, and assignments. The online discussion forum will allow you to interact with your fellow students who will prove to be a valuable learning resource through the sharing of experiences.

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Literature ReviewResearch question and literature review methods10%
AssignmentEthics application30%
AssignmentResearch proposal60%

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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