him5rph rsch proj in hlth info man
RESEARCH PROJECT IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
HIM5RPH
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore a selected specialty area relevant to health information management practice through an independent research project culminating in a literature review. The subject will prepare students for independent research by extending the skills in inquiry, critical thinking and writing. Students will have the opportunity to investigate a theoretical or applied health information management issue, involving the analysis and synthesis of an important area of research. The topic must be agreed between the student, subject coordinator and academic supervisor, and completed under the supervision of an academic staff member from health information management.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDianne Williamson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM4PPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students wanting to enrol into this unit must obtain approval from the unit coordinator
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Williamson
Class requirements
Independent Research
One 1.0 hours independent research per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete 10-hours of independent research per week."
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete one 1-hour meeting with academic supervisor per week, for academic support."
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete 10-hours of seminars across the semester."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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one 1,500-word annotated poster | 30 | |
one 2,500-word literature review | 60 | |
one 500-word project proposal | 10 |