HLH402 Research Project for Honours
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| Unit code: | HLH402 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | Completion of 288 credit points including HLH401 or HLB401 |
| Equivalent(s): | HLB402 |
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,328 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $8,712 |
| International unit fee | $9,696 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | HLH402 |
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| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 288 credit points including HLH401 or HLB401 |
| Equivalent: | HLB402 |
| Coordinator: | Helen MacLaughlin | h.maclaughlin@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is in the fourth year of your program and provides extended, independent skills in research by partnering you with an experienced researcher to answer a practice related research question. The unit will enable you to explore a topic in an area of special interest and gain skills in the integration of research with practice and a potential career as a researcher and leader in your chosen field. The research project is the culmination of your Honours degree in your chosen discipline area. It scaffolds your synthesis of knowledge and skills to develop independently as a researcher with guidance from selected mentors, and apply these to answer a research question at an advanced level. The aim of the Research project for honours is to successfully complete a research project in your discipline area, by showing mastering of written and verbal communication of the outcomes of your research project.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of research design, methodologies and principles to a discipline specific practice question;
- Critically appraise relevant literature and study designs independently;
- Collect, analyse, and evaluate research data and formulate justified conclusions;
- Demonstrate clear, coherent verbal and written communication skills to present your project to peers and professionals;
- Demonstrate attributes of a professional and a researcher, including leadership through collaboration and the generation of new ideas.
Content
The content of your research project will be determined mostly by your research question. You have completed a literature review and research proposal during the unit Advanced Research Methods (HLH401), in collaboration with your supervisor.
Your research project in this unit will continue to build on that research proposal. You will execute the research project as detailed in that proposal, analyse the data, and present the results both verbally and in writing. You will be required to negotiate the timing of the contact with your supervisor, as well as issues around publications and ongoing work in the area.
Additionally, workshops to assist you with these tasks will be provided. These include:
- Scientific publications
- The peer review process
- Pitching your research
- Scientific writing
- Scientific presenting
Learning Approaches
You are required to meet regularly with your supervisor while undertaking your research project/literature review. The major teaching approaches in your research project are formed by individual mentoring, peer review and workshops. In this process, you are encouraged to work relatively independently, while at the same time seeking external ideas to generate solutions. A critical questioning approach to learning is a key outcome of this learning strategy. Workshops will be provided and you will be required to attend research seminars throughout the year to receive critical support in advanced research skills.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Informal feedback is provided progressively and formally by your supervisor and during the workshops. Feedback will be provided on an individual basis by your supervisor. You may also seek feedback from your school coordinator/mentor. Any frequently asked questions will be posted in a shared online forum for student discussion. Peer review and feedback will be strongly encouraged.
Formative and written feedback will be provided on the assessment items following the Criteria Reference Assessment forms.
Assessment
Overview
Formal assessment of your research project consists of three items.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Presentation
3 minute thesis You will present your project using the 3 minute thesis guidelines (http://threeminutethesis.org/). Your advanced knowledge and application of research design principles, and your ability to articulate your knowledge informing the research question will be assessed. These will be presented either in person or videotaped and uploaded to allow peer, supervisor and mentor review.
This assessment is authentic as it reflects the style of presentation that researchers do in practice.
Assessment: Conference presentation
You will be required to present your work in a conference format in front of peers, mentors, supervisors and other staff. You will be assessed on your presentation and ability to answer questions about your research.
This assessment is authentic as it reflects the style of presentation that researchers and clinicians do in practice.
Assessment: Thesis
You will be required to produce a thesis of your work of between 7000-10000 words. This thesis takes the form of a paper that can be submitted for publication (3000-4000 words), with additional appendices to demonstrate the depth and breadth of the work undertaken (4000-6000 words). Your thesis will include an introduction ending in the research question and objectives, the methodology used, analysis of data and modes of analysis, discussion and conclusions.
This assessment is authentic as it replicates the type of professional writing that researchers do in practice.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
This list of resource materials will be made available on QUT Readings.
Barnard S., & St. James D. (2012). Listen, write, present: the elements for communicating science and technology. New Haven [Conn.]: Yale University Press.
Duarte N. (2008). Slide:ology: the art and science of creating great presentations. Sebastopol, Calif: O'Reilly Media.
Greenhalgh T. (2014). How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine. Bmj Publishing Group.
Hall G. M. (2013). How to write a paper. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, BMJ Books. Retrieved from
Kapterev A. (2010). Presentation Secrets: Do What You Never Thought Possible with Your Presentations. John Wiley & Sons.
Lang T. A. (2010). How to write, publish, & present in the health sciences: a guide for clinicians & laboratory researchers. Philadelphia: American College of Physicians.
Strunk W. (2014). The Elements of Style: The Original Edition. Stellar Editions.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit. Students are recommended to take regular breaks if engaging in prolonged computer-based work.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN52 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
- Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Presentation, Conference presentation, Thesis - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Presentation, Conference presentation - Apply knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning within the professional, legislative, and ethical standards of practice.
Relates to: Presentation, Conference presentation, Thesis - Design, execute, and communicate research relevant to clinical exercise physiology practice.
Relates to: Presentation, Conference presentation, Thesis