Research and Evidence-Based Practice D
18 hours + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit will enable students to collaborate with other students and academic mentors to write-up their research project in the form of a journal manuscript and disseminate research findings using varied communication mediums. This unit completes the sequential research and evidence-based practice conducted throughout the Master of Dietetics and produces research dissemination outputs.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Collaborate with peers and academic mentors to interpret the findings of research conducted.
- Demonstrate in practice the principles of ethical conduct of research in the implementation of their project.
- Prepare a research and evaluation manuscript targeting a specific journal or scholarly publication.
- Utilise different media formats to disseminate research findings relevant to practice.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 6.00 | 3 weeks | 18 |
| Specified Activities Various | 4.00 | 12 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.00 | 12 weeks | 84 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Final Thesis | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Oral Presentation | Group | 20% | 4 |
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Final Thesis | Individual/Group | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Oral Presentation | Individual/Group | 20% | 1,4 |
Content
- Applying the advanced principles for conducting research and research ethics
- Selection and utilisation of appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Research design, including data management and statistical analysis
- Scientific writing
- 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.