6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Synopsis
The Honours Systematic Review unit provides students with opportunities to advance their understanding of quality research methods, to learn systematic methods for developing a focused research question, seeking relevant information, critically appraising relevant research and preparing a summary of the review findings using contemporary methods. It provides direction and guidance to honours students in developing meaningful arguments to support proposed research activities. The review will contribute 15% to the final honours grade.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to;
- Develop a focused research question in direct consultation with an academic supervisor;
- Complete a sophisticated and comprehensive search for information relevant to the research question;
- Critically appraise research reports relevant to the research question;
- Extract and interpret relevant data from studies using systematic methods;
- Synthesise the information gathered to determine the answer to the research question, or whether further research is required;
- Design and perform a presentation to staff and students on the key points of the systematic review.
Assessment
Hurdle:
- Professional conduct: Students are required to demonstrate professional behaviour in communication (written or verbal) with department staff and clinical educators in order to pass the unit.
- Oral presentation of the review (Formative assessment)
- Completion of the systematic review (Summative assessment) (4,500 words) (100%)
Workload requirements
Students are required to attend fortnightly seminars during Semesters 1 and 2. Students are expected to undertake approximately 6 hours per week in planning and executing a systematic review of the literature relevant to their research question.
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Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Must be enrolled in course 3891, M3003.