HSH725 - Research Literacy for Health Practice
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD*, Cloud (online) Trimester 3: Cloud (online) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Trimester 2 Unit Chair: | Amie O'Shea |
Trimester 3 Unit Chair: | Amie O'Shea |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | HBS400/401, HBS701 |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Campus students:
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Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): |
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Note:*CBD refers to Institute of Koorie Education – Community Based Delivery |
Content
This unit has been designed specifically for students enrolled in H615 Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion, H703 Master of Social Work, H759 Master of Health Promotion, H756 Master of Health and Human Services Management and H757 Master of Public Health. The focus is on the development of skills in critical thinking and research methods in public health practice.
The unit consists of 5 sections, as follows:
- Introduction to research for health practice
- Evidence based practice and critical appraisal
- Quantitative research: principles, techniques and critique
- Qualitative research: principles, techniques and critique
- Ethical principles
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Literature review (1500 words) 30%
Assessment task 2: Critical Appraisal (2500 words) 50%
Assessment task 3: Online (Cloud) test (20 questions): 20%
Unit Fee Information
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