Units
Project A
Unit code: HLN703
Credit points: 24
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An important aspect of postgraduate development is the opportunity to engage in research or project work in a specialist field of study in industry or as a component of consultancy work. Working in industry or a health-related agency, locally or internationally, can provide students with valuable work experience and develop skills and expertise that advances their profession or the particular industry involved. The research option enables students to work independently under the guidance of a supervisor. The research may be a report that makes a contribution to knowledge or a study in which the student critically analyses existing knowledge and produces observations and conclusions of value to the field concerned.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
| 2013 Summer | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The opportunity for you to engage in research and/or project work in your specialist field of study in industry or as a component of consultancy work is an important aspect of their postgraduate development and ultimately in advancing their knowledge and skills of leadership and management. In the process of working in industry or within a health-related agency locally or internationally, you will develop skills and expertise that advance your profession or the particular industry with which you are involved. The research work develops skills in critical analysis and appraisal of existing of value to the field concerned. .
Aims
This unit aims to synthesise, analyse and apply research skills and methods in your relevant area of study. Professional skills in critical assessment and communication of new and emerging research findings will emerge from valuable work experience in industry and application to the real world.
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit you will:
1. Synthesise, analyse and apply research skills and methods, including ethics, to the critical analysis of a contentious complex workplace-based/community issue
2. Critically evaluate contemporary literature, theories in your field of expertise and manage new knowledge to apply to a range of contexts
3. Assess, interpret and communicate study findings to specialist and non specialist audiences
4. Integrate ethical and culturally aware oral and written communication that promotes the community standing of the profession across a range of contexts
Content
The content of the unit will vary according to the workplace placement and the negotiation between the workplace, you and your supervisor. For students undertaking research work the content will vary according to your interests, the supervisory staff and the area to be investigated. You are expected to work independently on the project during the 13 week semester for approximately 24 hours per week, or equivalent.
Prior to enrolling in this unit, you MUST contact the Unit Coordinator to discuss supervision and expectations of enrolment.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
You will be required to meet regularly with your supervisor when undertaking research work. For those students completing consultancy or project work regular meetings with a university supervisor should be negotiated at the commencement of the activity. Individual consultation will form the major teaching approach.
Assessment name:
Research Paper
Description:
You may use the Research proposal completed in HLN710 for this project. You will be required to submit a literature review and proposed research plan for feedback before progressing to Assessment 2.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 4
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 4
Assessment name:
Project (research)
Description:
Summative. A written report and project/research analysis. 5000 - 7000 words.
Relates to objectives:
1-4
Weight:
70%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of Semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Research Skill Development Framework
AIRS online module
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 24-Oct-2012
