PAR4002 Honours research proposal
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR4002 Honours research proposal is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR4002
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR4002
1 unit list PAR4002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: BEH4200
Co-requisite: PAR4001
Must be enrolled in 3881, M5021 or M3707
Overview
Together with BEH4300 Community Emergency Health Research Project, 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.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | De |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | De |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Ethics application (4o%) (Hurdle)OtherThreshold hurdle40%
- Research proposal (2,500 words) (40%) (Hurdle)Research assignmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Seminar presentation (20%)Presentation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you 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 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 the ability to pursue higher studies in community-based emergency health.
- 11
Demonstrate competence in locating, assessing and storing research literature with an emphasis on community-based emergency health.
- 12
Design an appropriate research methodology to address an identified research issue/question in consultation with the supervisor.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Kelly Bowles
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kelly Bowles
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR4002?
PAR4002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR4002?
PAR4002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR4003.
When is PAR4002 offered?
In 2023, PAR4002 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PAR4002 have an exam?
No. PAR4002 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.