Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Together with BEH4300 Community Emergency Health Research Project, this 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 unit will focus on undertaking a literature review and developing a research proposal, both to be presented at the end of the semester for full-time students, or at the end of the year for part-time students.

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. consult with both a statistician and a qualitative researcher to discuss the role of methodology consultants in the research process;
8. write up scientific work in a potentially publishable manner;
9. prepare and present suitable oral and written presentations for the emergency health academic, research and scientific community;
10. demonstrate a range of technical skills appropriate to community-based emergency health;
11. demonstrate the ability to pursue higher studies in community-based emergency health;
12. discuss the breadth and diversity of research in health sciences;
13. demonstrate competence in locating, assessing and storing research literature with an emphasis on community-based emergency health;
14. prepare a literature review on the selected and approved topic in community based emergency health; and
15. design an appropriate research methodology to address an identified research issue/question in consultation with the supervisor.

Assessment

Literature review (3500 words): 50%
Seminar presentation and written submission of research proposal (1500 works): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Francis Archer

Co-requisites

BEH4100