Unit search

Search results

HSH725 - Research Literacy

Year	2026 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Community Based Delivery (CBD)*, Online Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 2: Tristan Duncan Trimester 3: Raymond Siew
Cohort rule:	This unit is only available to students enrolled in: H547, H556, H605, H615, H647, H656, H703, H706, H709, H756, H757, H759, H762, H765, H766, H962 M703 and M743.
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	HBS400, HBS401, HBS701
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:	Online and on-campus independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2 hour on-campus seminar per week (11 seminars)
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:	Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week (11 seminars)
Typical study commitment:	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
Note: *National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only.

Content

A solid foundation in research literacy is essential to evidence-based practice in the health and caring fields.

This unit will provide you with the skills to make evidence-based decisions, including the ability to find and synthesise research literature, critically appraise research evidence and apply research evidence to practice in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.

Topics covered in this unit include: quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and inclusive research; finding and synthesising research literature; critically appraising research evidence; human research ethics principles; cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Learning outcomes

ULO	These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
ULO1	Describe the importance of the role of research in health practice.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication
ULO2	Describe and distinguish research and study designs in health practice	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO3	Locate and synthesise peer-reviewed research for use in health practice	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO4	Critically appraise the methodological quality of health practice research	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management
ULO5	Identify and discuss ethical considerations and cultural sensitivities in health research practice.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Assessment description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Literature review	1500 words	30%	Week 5
Assessment 2: Critical Appraisal	2250 words	45%	Week 9
Assessment 3: Critical Reflection	1250 words	25%	Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning resource

The texts and reading list for HSH725 can be found via the University Library.

Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

To fully engage with Deakin's learning experiences, students must be able to access and use internet-connected devices as outlined in computing requirements at Deakin.

To support student success at Deakin, we have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) learning environment that acknowledges that students and educators bring with them the digital tools they regularly use to complete academic tasks. These tools stay with you beyond the classroom, helping you to keep learning, explore ideas more deeply, and connect with knowledge in ways that matter to you.

Students requiring a loan device should visit our Loan Laptop webpage or students requiring longer-term assistance should visit our Student Financial Assistance webpage.

Unit Fee Information

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Estimate your fees

For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.