HSH725 - Research Literacy
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Rebecca Patrick Trimester 3: Shane Kavanagh |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in: H547, H556, H605, H615, H647, H656, H703, H706, H709, H756, H757, H759, H762, H962 and M703. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HBS400, HBS401, HBS701 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 1 hour on-campus seminar per week (11 seminars) |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week (11 seminars) |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery | |
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.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Describe the importance of the role of research in health practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Describe and distinguish research and study designs in health practice | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Locate and synthesise peer-reviewed research for use in health practice | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Critically appraise the methodological quality of health practice research | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Identify and discuss ethical considerations and cultural sensitivities in health research practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 2 and Trimester 3:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Literature review | 1500 words | 30% |
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| Assessment 2: Critical Appraisal | 2250 words | 45% |
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| Assessment 3: Critical Reflection | 1250 words | 25% |
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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 the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HSH725 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.
Unit Fee Information
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