BEH4300 - Honours research report - 2017

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

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should 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 the 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 research.
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. Plan and implement a research project and prepare the associated report.

• Research report (3,500 - 5,000 words) (80%) (Hurdle)
• Seminar presentation (20%)

Dr Kelly-Ann Bowles

Emergency health and paramedic practice

BEH4100, BEH4200.

Must be enrolled in course 3881.