BEH4200

Community Emergency Health Research Project- Part A ( 12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit aims to increase student understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research in community-based emergency health and to develop their analytic, research and communication skills. Students will undertake guided studies in research methodology and complete a supervised research project with the aim of developing both discipline specific and generic research skills. This project will form the basis of a literature review and research paper presented at the end of the year.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. discuss the different methods of knowledge acquisition and synthesis; 2. discuss the ethical, legal and cultural responsibilities of scientific investigation; 3. describe the principles of "Good clinical research" as described by the NH&MRC, with an emphasis on research in community-based emergency health; 4. describe the phases of the research process; 5. discuss basic research concepts and methodology, in both quantitative and qualitative experimental designs; 6. critically review scientific literature in community-based emergency health; 7. design an appropriate research methodology to address an identified research issue/question, in consultation with the supervisor; 8. demonstrate competence in locating, accessing, and storing research literature, with an emphasis on community-based emergency health; 9. consult with both a statistician and a qualitative researcher to discuss the role of methodology consultants in the research process; 10. accurately identify, locate, access, and store research literature with an emphasis on community-based emergency health research; 11. write up scientific work in a potentially publishable manner; 12. prepare and present suitable oral and written presentations for the emergency health academic, research and scientific community; 13. demonstrate a range of technical skills appropriate to community-based emergency health research; 14. plan and implement a research project and prepare the associated report; 15. demonstrate the ability to pursue higher studies in community-based emergency health; and 16. discuss the breadth and diversity of research in health sciences.

Assessment: Literature review (3500 words): 10% + Seminar presentation: 10% + Research report (12000 - 15000 words): 75% + Supervisors assessment: 5%

Corequisites: BEH4100