MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT A
HLT4MPA
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will build on prior learning in research subjects to independently plan a project related to your chosen area, of health or social sciences that will form the basis of a minor thesis for submission in the subject Minor Research Project B (HLT4MPB). The skills and capabilities gained in this subject include independent thinking, critical evaluation of literature, time management, oral communication and academic writing. This subject will prepare you for designing and conducting independent research, either in the workplace, or as part of a higher degree by research.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Karl Landorf
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Able to design and implement a project in a timely manner, focusing on a research question or inquiry.
- Activities:
- develop a research proposal
02. Able to orally communicate the background, methodology and justification of a project.
- Activities:
- present a research proposal, present research findings
03. Able to critically analyse and evaluate information to produce a comprehensive communication of a research project or enquiry (e: thesis, systematic review, critical discourse analysis), equivalent to an honours thesis and of suitable standard for academic publication.
- Activities:
- present research findings
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karl Landorf
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 54.0 hours independent research per study period during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Self directed towards independent research project."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute oral presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 20 | 02, 01 | |
| One 30-minute oral presentation: project methodology, implementation, timelines, budget (1500-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research proposal; literature review; justification for project and methodology (up to 6,000-words) | 60 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karl Landorf
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 54.0 hours independent research per study period during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Self directed towards independent research project."
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute oral presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 20 | 02, 01 | |
| One 30-minute oral presentation: project methodology, implementation, timelines, budget (1500-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research proposal; literature review; justification for project and methodology (up to 6,000-words) | 60 | 01, 02 |