Unit Outline

This unit gives students an opportunity to explore an issue of special interest in health to enhance and deepen their knowledge in this area. The student will select a topic of special interest to study, which is relevant to their own areas of interest and needs and negotiate the topic with the unit coordinator.

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 the ability to advance professional knowledge and skills through independent self-directed learning.
2.	Show evidence of critical analysis of scholarly and evidence- based practice literature within the chosen area of knowledge and skill development.
3.	Present a professional portfolio that comprehensively captures fulfilment of the self-identified learning outcomes in relation to the nominated area of learning.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Regular monitoring and review have been undertaken.

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:	Project Proposal	Week 3	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Review of the literature	Week 7	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Oral presentation of Portfolio of evidence	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project Proposal

Task Description:

This assessment task is an opportunity to advance your professional knowledge and skills by choosing an area of interest to investigate further.
You will prepare a project proposal related to your topic of interest. The suitability of your project idea will be agreed upon with the tutor.

Task Length:

500 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Presents a project proposal via a Zoom meeting with all required elements (as per the template available in MyLO).	LO1
2	Clearly identify an area for investigation and provide a convincing rationale for its significance using contemporary reliable references	LO1, LO2
3	The written submission is communicated in academic writing using current APA referencing style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Review of the literature

Task Description:

The purpose of this assessment is to show evidence of critical analysis of scholarly literature. You will write a literature review related to the project topic of interest.

Task Length:

2,000 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which a clear literature search topic/question is identified, a rationale or background provided, and the search strategy outlined.	LO1, LO2
2	The extent to which the literature is critiqued, with reference to different methodologies and levels of evidence.	LO1, LO2
3	The extent to which the reviewed papers are synthesised into a logical argument.	LO2
4	Communicates in academic writing using current APA referencing style	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Oral presentation of Portfolio of evidence

Task Description:

The purpose of this assessment task is to present a professional portfolio related to your special interest topic.
Presentations: Week 12 to Week 13

Task Length:

2 500 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Report on the development, processes, implementation and outcomes of the special interest project.	LO1
2	Analyse the conceptual content and the learning strategies to achieve the objectives.	LO2, LO3
3	Support the argument in the portfolio with appropriate evidence, and scholarly literature.	LO2, LO3
4	Present the portfolio of evidence in a webinar to your fellow students.	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

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

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.