This capstone unit seeks to develop a student's capacity to design research, prepare for postgraduate research, work in groups and self-manage projects. With the help of a nominated supervisor, students will be guided through the processes of developing a research project with specific emphasis on appropriate research design, development of a research proposal and obtaining ethics approval. While students will work in groups on the research project, the research they choose will be expected to be at a post-graduate research level, and their ethics document will be submitted to the appropriate Victoria University ethics committee as required. Students will also design an individual project whereby they will develop reflective work practices, self-management and project management skills, to be completed as part of HBD4204.
Unit details
Location:
Online Real Time
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HBD4104
Prerequisites
HBD2201 - Dermal Research Methods
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically evaluate a research proposal; | ||
| 2. | Design appropriate research proposals including relevant methodology; | ||
| 3. | Identify ethical issues and considerations related to research; | ||
| 4. | Plan an independent project aligned to dermal professional contexts; and | ||
| 5. | Demonstrate ability to self-manage tasks and participate effectively within a group. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online multiple-choice test covering the application of applicable research guidelines such as NHMRC and ARC research guidelines (40mins) | 10% |
| Project | Written individual project plans (1000 words) with accompanying in-class, presentation pitch (5mins) | 30% |
| Assignment | Group ethics application on a research project and peer/self-evaluation. (Equivalent to 5,000-8,000 words) | 60% |
Required reading
Please note, some of these titles are available online from the library and do not need to be purchased.
Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling 12th ed.
Kerzner, H. (2017)
Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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