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<p>This unit is specifically designed to aid new research students in the development and management of a research project. The unit will focus in particular on the conduct of ethical research, quantitative and qualitative research methods, the issues of occupational health and safety in relation to planning and conducting laboratory research and/or field or work-based research in health sciences.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed to aid students in the development and management of a research project. The coursework will focus on addressing the challenges faced by early career researchers, including the regulatory responsibilities that are part of effective research. This includes Occupation Health and Safety (OH&S) and Ethical issue; the design and planning of effective and productive research (e.g., developing Research Hypotheses, Problem Statements, Experimental planning; Research Questions, Literature Review); the analysis of research (including the statistical analysis of data); and effective communication of research (text, oral, visual).</p>
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<p>This unit is specifically designed to aid new research students in the development and management of a research project. The unit will focus in particular on the conduct of ethical research, quantitative and qualitative research methods, the issues of occupational health and safety in relation to planning and conducting laboratory research and/or field or work-based research in health sciences.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed to aid students in the development and management of a research project. The coursework will focus on addressing the challenges faced by early career researchers, including the regulatory responsibilities that are part of effective research. This includes Occupation Health and Safety (OH&S) and Ethical issue; the design and planning of effective and productive research (e.g., developing Research Hypotheses, Problem Statements, Experimental planning; Research Questions, Literature Review); the analysis of research (including the statistical analysis of data); and effective communication of research (text, oral, visual).</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069999 - Health, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasc4001">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
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None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the Occupation Health and Safety (OH & S) and ethical responsibilities and their relevance to effective research outcomes.</p>
K2
<p>Define characteristics of effective research hypotheses, objectives, methodologies and literature review appropriate to discipline.</p>
K3
<p>Investigate the knowledge of published research that provides background to the research project.</p>
K4
<p>Determine the qualities of effective communication of research through text, oral presentations and visual media.</p>
K5
<p>Examine the principles of different qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis.</p>
S1
<p>Translate information needs into research and problem solving strategies that are appropriate for the research topic and field undertaken.</p>
S2
<p>Analyse the necessary qualities of a productive research project.</p>
S3
<p>Critically analyse research from journal articles, books and seminars.</p>
S4
<p>Summarise published research from journal articles, books and seminars.</p>
S5
<p>Deliver clear and professional written and oral communication of research to colleagues, collaborators and lay audiences.</p>
A1
<p>Formulate a Research Proposal, incorporating OH&S, ethics and risk assessment documentation as required.</p>
A2
<p>Propose and develop appropriate research aims and project design for an independent research project.</p>
A3
<p>Prepare professional standard review of literature for research project.</p>
A4
<p>Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse published research.</p>
A5
<p>Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to an audience of peers and staff.</p>
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<p>The purpose of the online quiz is to determine your knowledge of ethical practice and OH&S to help you undertake an ethics application (if required) for you thesis project. The quiz may consist of multiple choice or short response questions. The online quiz is divided into two parts - Part A (assessment of Weeks 1-4) and Part B (assessment of Weeks 5-9).</p>
<p>Online Research Ethics Quiz</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, S1, A1
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<p>The purpose of the seminar presentation is to provide experience with presenting a research proposal and understand the research process related to conducting research. The seminar will be a 10minute oral presentation of the scientific background, research design and methodology of the project. The seminar will be delivered to peers, supervisors and colleagues.</p>
<p>Seminar Presentation</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S2, S3, S4, A2, A4, A5
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<p>The purpose of the written proposal is the develop an understanding about the scientific rigor necessary in writing a research proposal.</p>
<p>Written Research Proposal</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>The purpose of this task is to develop understanding of the following research integrity concepts; (i) the responsible conduct of research, (ii) when things go wrong: Breaches of the Code, and (iii) responsible conduct of human participants research.</p>
<p>Online Modules</p>
<p>S or U</p>
K1, S1, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069999 - Health, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasc4001">View unit fees</a>
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