BEH4200 Honours research proposal

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Discuss the different methods of knowledge acquisition and synthesis.

2. 2

   Discuss the ethical, legal and cultural responsibilities of scientific investigation.

3. 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. 4

   Describe the phases of the research process.

5. 5

   Discuss basic research concepts and methodology, in both quantitative and qualitative experimental designs.

6. 6

   Critically review scientific literature in community-based emergency health.

7. 7

   Consult with both a statistician and a qualitative researcher to discuss the role of methodology consultants in the research process.

8. 8

   Write up scientific work in a potentially publishable manner.

9. 9

   Prepare and present suitable oral and written presentations for the emergency health academic, research and scientific community.

10. 10

    Demonstrate the ability to pursue higher studies in community-based emergency health.

11. 11

    Demonstrate competence in locating, assessing and storing research literature with an emphasis on community-based emergency health.

12. 12

    Design an appropriate research methodology to address an identified research issue/question in consultation with the supervisor.