Undergraduate - UnitBND4111 - Research skills

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Helen Truby and Dr Kate Huggins

Synopsis

A weekly course over 12 weeks on research skills including: study design, use of relevant databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis software, how to search and summarise the scientific literature, best practice in data presentation, qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis and skills in evidenced based review and critical analysis of scientific writing.

Outcomes

On completion of the unit, students will:

be able to explain different study designs and interpret data drawn from the scientific literature relating to nutrition
have developed skills in conducting a literature search and in undertaking an evidenced based review
to be able to explain major methodologies used for qualitative research
display competency in the use of relevant databases, spreadsheets and statistical analysis software
explain the issues covered in making a submission to an Ethics committee for approval of projects
exhibit a high level of competence in oral presentation to their peers
have experience in participating in scientific discussions.

Assessment

Assessment from BND4111 will contribute to 15% to the final mark for BND3865 Bachelor of Nutrition Honours degree comprising:
Multiple choice quiz (10%)
Critique of a scientific paper (70%) including a hurdle oral presentation
Reflective commentaries on seminars (20%)