VCG6023 - Clinical research III

Leader(s): Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Offered

Parkville First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Parkville Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit is a natural progression from VCG6021 and will allow students to further consolidate their research skills. Emphasis is on data analysis, drawing conclusions from the research, and development of the final research report. The final report will involve a verbal presentation of the entire project, and submission of a written report.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will be able to:

• analyse data in a manner appropriate to the chosen study design and results obtained
• draw conclusions from the results obtained
• present a verbal report of the research undertaken
• submit a written report of their research project
• demonstrate an appropriate level of maturity and independence in performing practice based research.

Assessment

+ Class presentation of research project (20 minute) 45%;
+ written submission of research project 45%;
+ Monash supervisor mark 10%

Prerequisites

VCG6021