NUT4111 Research skills
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT4111 Research skills is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT4111
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After NUT4111
1 unit list NUT4111 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
A weekly course over 12 weeks on research skills including: study design, use of relevant databases, statistical analysis software, how to search and summarise the scientific literature, best practice in data presentation, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and skills in evidenced based review and critical analysis of scientific writing.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Critique of a scientific paper & ethical review - Quantitative method (2,500 words)45%
- Critique of a scientific paper & ethical review - Quantitative method (2,500 words)45%
- MCQ (1 hour)10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain different study designs and major methodologies used for quantitative and qualitative research, and interpret data drawn from the scientific literature relating to nutrition;
- 2
Explain the procedure of how to perform a comprehensive evidenced-based systematic literature review;
- 3
Display competency in the use of relevant databases, spreadsheets and statistical analysis software;
- 4
Explain the issues covered in making a submission to an ethics committee for approval of research projects; and
- 5
Communicate through a range of modes including: scientific discussions, oral presentation and written work.
Workload and teaching
Lecture/tutorials: 2 hours per week; assignments and self-directed learning: 8 hours per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Catherine Huggins
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Catherine Huggins
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT4111?
NUT4111 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after NUT4111?
NUT4111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUT4122.
When is NUT4111 offered?
In 2022, NUT4111 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUT4111 have an exam?
No. NUT4111 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.