Research and Evidence-Based Practice C
27 hours + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit will enable students to develop their research skills. Students will be involved in undertaking research design, planning, data collection and analysis as part of their Professional Placement. They will be required to produce a written report and present their findings.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate research implementation skills, including data collection and data management .
- Analyse data using appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and interpret the findings.
- Reflect on research implementation limitations and respond and adapt appropriately to optimise data quality.
- Present research data in varied media formats to optimise research data dissemination.
- Demonstrate research collaboration skills.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 5.00 | 3 weeks | 15 |
| Live Online Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Activities Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.25 | 12 weeks | 87 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 3,4,5 |
| Oral Presentation | Group | 20% | 1,2,4 |
| Project Report | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,5 |
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 3,4,5 |
| Oral Presentation | Individual/Group | 20% | 1,2,4 |
| Project Report | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
- Applying the principles for conducting research and research ethics
- Selection and utilisation of appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Research design, including data management and analysis
- Research presentation skills
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.