MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT A
HLT4MPA
2021
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.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKarl Landorf
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKarl Landorf
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 54.00 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Self directed towards independent research project.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 30-minute oral presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 30-minute oral presentation: project methodology, implementation, timelines, budget (1500-words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Research proposal; literature review; justification for project and methodology (up to 6,000-words) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKarl Landorf
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 30 - 42
One 54.00 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Self directed towards independent research project.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 30-minute oral presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 30-minute oral presentation: project methodology, implementation, timelines, budget (1500-words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Research proposal; literature review; justification for project and methodology (up to 6,000-words) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2 |