Unit Outline

This unit provides a framework for understanding the links between knowledge and practice. It is about considering the when, why and, importantly, how of translational research in practice. It is also designed to encourage the development of the capacity of health service leaders to identify and evaluate emerging knowledge relevant to their practice, and to implement change based on this knowledge within their sphere of influence.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Demonstrate knowledge of translational research principles and their relevance to own practice
2	Appraise evidence and analyse the gaps between evidence-based practice and own practice
3	Discuss barriers and formulate strategies that can be used to translate research into practice
4	Apply the principles of knowledge translation to examine key factors that influence the adoption of research in your context.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Discussion board participation and task submission	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Literature review	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Critical reflective journal	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion board participation and task submission

Task Description:

The Discussion Board is an important forum that promotes interaction and discussion between you and your fellow students. Online studies can be isolating if there is no contact with other students. In this unit, you are required to interact with fellow students through the Discussion Board. During the modules, there are some questions and discussion topics for you to discuss on the Discussion Board. These questions often provide a springboard for other questions/issues to be raised.
In addition to interacting on the Discussion Boards, you are also required to submit some TWO brief assessment tasks.

The first discussion board will be due in week 5
The second discussion board will be due in week 10

Task Length:

300 words each

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reference to literature	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Reference to own practice and organisation	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Supportive engagement with other participants	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Literature review

Task Description:

In this assessment, you are to identify an issue in your workplace where evidence from research has either not been put into practice or has not been effectively implemented, and then facilitate a discussion about this issue with at least 2 other colleagues in your workplace to explore any shared concerns and suggestions about how to address it.
PART A: using the identified issue you have discussed with your colleagues, write a summary of the discussions, from your observations and from the research literature to present this issue as an activity or innovation
PART B: Provide a critical review of the literature that justifies implementation of this activity or innovation. (note – you are encouraged to come up with an issue from your workplace, but if this proves difficult please refer to Module 1 for examples of issues you might wish to address)

Task Length:

1000 words each

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated understanding of an identified issue and its relevance to translational research	LO1, LO2
2	Critical analysis: being able to understand different points of view and express opposing arguments	LO1, LO2
3	Demonstration of search strategies using Library catalogue, Library databases and online journals	LO1, LO2
4	Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate referencing	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Critical reflective journal

Task Description:

Thinking now as a leader, and focussing on the activity/innovation you identified in Assessment task 2, write an account of how you would go about promoting the transfer of the research findings and the knowledge you have gained into your workplace. In your answer you need to include the potential barriers to change and the strategies you could use to overcome these, making reference to the literature on translational research.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated understanding of translational research and its relevance to health service innovation; and references to relevant literature	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Ability to articulate the transfer of a selected research finding to own workplace taking into consideration issues of leadership, potential barriers and strategies to overcome these; and references to relevant literature	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate referencing (written and/or verbal delivery)	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.