PAR4001 Literature review
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR4001 Literature review is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR4001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR4001
1 unit list PAR4001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M3707 or M6015.
Overview
In this unit you will develop research skills, analytical abilities, communication skills, and acquire advanced knowledge in a specific area relevant to paramedicine. Under academic guidance, you will undertake an advanced research program, to design and develop a plan for a structured, comprehensive review of the literature in a topic area of interest to you. Further to this you will develop communication skills in both written and oral formats to convey your research process and findings to professional audiences.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Flexible |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Flexible |
Assessment
- Literature search plan (250 words)Written10%
- Oral presentation (20 mins)Presentation30%
- Literature review report (3,500 words)Written60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify an area of knowledge deficit relevant to paramedicine.
- 2
Design a structured, answerable research question.
- 3
Formulate a comprehensive literature search strategy to identify relevant literature.
- 4
Consolidate and appraise the literature, and synthesise evidence.
- 5
Formulate effective communication strategies for peers and professional audiences using various formats.
- 6
Integrate professional attitudes and attributes in the process of research.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Lectures-
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Gosling
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Cameron Gosling
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR4001?
PAR4001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR4001?
PAR4001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR4003.
When is PAR4001 offered?
In 2026, PAR4001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PAR4001 have an exam?
No. PAR4001 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.