APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH
PHE2AHR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this you students will learn how to apply research to solve real world problems of the sort that they will encounter in their practice as health professionals. You will develop their confidence in using research by synthesizing evidence in the form of narrative summaries, gaining basic statistical knowledge needed to prepare data reports and critically comparing different research approaches. Students will also take part in a poster conference in the last week of semester. The subject incorporates modules that focus on specific research skills and their practical application. Members of the La Trobe research community will present their work to demonstrate practical applications of research skills relevant to health professionals. The blended course design makes use of collaborative online spaces, feedback mechanisms and quizzes for evaluative and formative tasks.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dell Horey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HLT1RAE; OR Must be admitted into LBBSB and no other rule applies
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: Students will work in groups to produce a poster that will be printed. Costs for group posters range between $10 - $40 (depending on whether it is printed in black and white or colour.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Intro to Research: understanding and applying multiple strategies
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Gitlin L N
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ELSEVIER MOSBY
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Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Polgar, S., & Thomas, S. A.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elena Wilson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory systematic review (equivalent 1,500 - 1,700 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data report (equivalent 2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Poster - group assignment (equivalent 250 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dell Horey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory systematic review (equivalent 1,500 - 1,700 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data report (equivalent 2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Poster - group assignment (equivalent 250 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dell Horey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory systematic review (equivalent 1,500 - 1,700 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data report (equivalent 2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Poster - group assignment (equivalent 250 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 2 , Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dell Horey
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 7
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 2 - 7
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory systematic review (equivalent 1,500 - 1,700 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data report (equivalent 2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Poster - group assignment (equivalent 250 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |