Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methods relevant to health science and research literacy, offering perspectives from a range of health professions and fields of medical research. It will equip students with the skills to locate, evaluate, and assess the validity of scientific information, and will help students to develop scientific communication skills. Students will also develop an understanding of the role of proven interventions in the delivery of health services, both from a research and health profession perspective.

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.	Discuss the contribution of medical research to the development of evidence-based practice
2.	Differentiate between various types of research methodologies and methods commonly used in healthcare
3.	Apply basic search strategies using scientific databases to source, utilise and reference relevant scientific literature
4.	Integrate and effectively communicate relevant published research findings

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CAA209 or CAM103

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:	Literature review	Week 5	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Journal Article Critique	Week 8	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Online quizzes	Week 12	15 %	LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Literature review

Task Description:

You will be provided with three specific topics to research and will write a narrative literature review on one of these topics, using primary scientific journal articles to support your discussion. We recommend the use of a citation manager to manage and insert your references.

Task Length:

1500 words (excluding references)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Performs a literature search to select relevant primary references	LO3, LO4
2	Integrates and communicates scientific concepts in the form of a literature review	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Communicates scientific concepts using the appropriate style and terminology	LO4
4	Demonstrates effective use and management of references	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Journal Article Critique

Task Description:

In this task, you will be presented with a selection of scientific journal articles and will choose one to critically analyse.

Part 1: You will develop a video presentation to introduce your chosen article. The presentation should discuss the reasons for the study, including the work that led to the study, using language that can be understood by a scientifically literate member of the general public.

Part 2: You will write a critique on your chosen article. The critique should provide a summary and analysis of the methodology and findings of the study, state the strengths and weaknesses of the work, and discuss how the authors’ conclusions compare with other published research.

Part 1 is worth 20%
Part 2 is worth 30%

Task Length:

Part 1: 5 Minutes Part 2: 1000 words (excluding references)

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Part 1 - Introduces the material and provides relevant context	LO1
2	Part 1 - Develops content that critically evaluates and interprets published scientific literature	LO2, LO3
3	Part 1 - Presents the material in a clear manner that is appropriate for the format	LO4
4	Part 2 - Critically evaluates and interprets published scientific literature	LO2, LO3
5	Part 2 - Communicates scientific concepts using the appropriate style and terminology	LO4
6	Part 2 - Demonstrates effective use and management of references	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Online quizzes

Task Description:

Three online quizzes will be made available on MyLO. Each quiz is made up of multiple-choice questions and will contribute 5% toward the overall mark for the semester. Quizzes are open book and have a time limit of two consecutive hours.

Task Length:

3 x Quizzes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correct answers to MCQs	LO2, 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.

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.