HLN405 Qualitative Research
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| Unit code: | HLN405 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $2,976 |
| International unit fee | $4,236 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | HLN405 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Carol Windsor | c.windsor@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The unit offers the opportunity to study, explore and understand a range of qualitative research methodologies and methods. In so doing, the unit exposes students to a knowledge base that may inform post graduate qualitative research. It encourages students to question and contest knowledge and to constructively defend points of view. Key principals, concepts and skills will be developed to inform qualitative research across a range of disciplines and contexts. The dominance of the positivist or natural science approach in health research has come into question because of its singular emphasis on producing 'objective' truths. In response, it is argued that culture, power and ideology must be understood as integral components of any research. Qualitative inquiry, in all its forms, is underpinned by the assumption that the social world can only be interpreted.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative methodologies and methods
- Critically analyse and argue the relationship between qualitative methodologies and method
- Apply qualitative methods in the development of a research project proposal
- Demonstrate critical, creative and analytical thinking in relation to qualitative research approaches
- Demonstrate high level communication skills in the application of specific theoretical approaches.
Content
The unit consists of an exploration of the theoretical foundations of qualitative research and the common methods of data collection and data analysis. Specific areas include an exploration of philosophical, sociological and critical research approaches and a review of key strategies and issues related to sampling, data collection, data analysis and the writing of a qualitative research proposal. The emphasis is on learning key principals and concepts necessary for excellence when undertaking qualitative research.
Learning Approaches
This unit is available in external mode. A blended approach and online learning opportunities are adopted to encourage a broad understanding of qualitative research. Teaching approaches include lectures, online seminars, a comprehensive study guide and on-line resources and activities. Throughout your engagement with learning activities you are encouraged to think critically about a range of theoretical and practice issues that underpin qualitative research.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment is undertaken at intervals throughout the semester as this provides an opportunity to give you feedback on each assessment task, relative to your progress in attaining the required level of skill and knowledge in qualitative research. Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and Unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments to be completed throughout the semester.
Assessments are the same for all students.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
In this assignment you will explore a methodological approach to qualitative research of your choice: philosophical, sociological or critical.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Essay
Students are required to address two of the study guide module activities, one focused on qualitative methods and the other on qualitative methodology/theory.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Qualitative Research proposal
Prepare a qualitative research proposal on an area of choice.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Liamputtong, P. (2019). Qualitative research methods. 5e Oxford University Press: Melbourne.
Other
Selected readings are available for you on the Canvas unit page.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Essay, Essay - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Initiate, lead and reflect on collaborative practice that advocates for ethically and culturally safe care enabling sustainable health service delivery that embeds a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse perspectives.
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal
PU60 Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Apply knowledge of public health principles to current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse and synthesise the specialised knowledge, theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Apply advanced oral, written and technical communication and academic skills to professional practice
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Promote efficient and equitable gains in population health through culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: Essay
PU86 Master of Public Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of public health principles to complex, current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse, synthesise and apply the specialised knowledge,theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Apply advanced oral,written and technical communication and research literacy skills to professional practice in interprofessional teams
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Engage professionally to advance efficient and equitable gains in population health through leadership and culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: Essay
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | HLN405 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
The unit offers the opportunity to study, explore and understand a range of qualitative research methodologies and methods. In so doing, the unit exposes students to a knowledge base that may inform post graduate qualitative research. It encourages students to question and contest knowledge and to constructively defend points of view. Key principals, concepts and skills will be developed to inform qualitative research across a range of disciplines and contexts. The dominance of the positivist or natural science approach in health research has come into question because of its singular emphasis on producing 'objective' truths. In response, it is argued that culture, power and ideology must be understood as integral components of any research. Qualitative inquiry, in all its forms, is underpinned by the assumption that the social world can only be interpreted.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative methodologies and methods
- Critically analyse and argue the relationship between qualitative methodologies and method
- Apply qualitative methods in the development of a research project proposal
- Demonstrate critical, creative and analytical thinking in relation to qualitative research approaches
- Demonstrate high level communication skills in the application of specific theoretical approaches.
Content
The unit consists of an exploration of the theoretical foundations of qualitative research and the common methods of data collection and data analysis. Specific areas include an exploration of philosophical, sociological and critical research approaches and a review of key strategies and issues related to sampling, data collection, data analysis and the writing of a qualitative research proposal. The emphasis is on learning key principals and concepts necessary for excellence when undertaking qualitative research.
Learning Approaches
This unit is available in external mode. A blended approach and online learning opportunities are adopted to encourage a broad understanding of qualitative research. Teaching approaches include lectures, online seminars, a comprehensive study guide and on-line resources and activities. Throughout your engagement with learning activities you are encouraged to think critically about a range of theoretical and practice issues that underpin qualitative research.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment is undertaken at intervals throughout the semester as this provides an opportunity to give you feedback on each assessment task, relative to your progress in attaining the required level of skill and knowledge in qualitative research. Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and Unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments to be completed throughout the semester.
Assessments are the same for all students.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
In this assignment you will explore a methodological approach to qualitative research of your choice: philosophical, sociological or critical.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Essay
Students are required to address two of the study guide module activities, one focused on qualitative methods and the other on qualitative methodology/theory.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Qualitative Research proposal
Prepare a qualitative research proposal on an area of choice.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Liamputtong, P. (2019). Qualitative research methods. 5e Oxford University Press: Melbourne.
Other
Selected readings are available for you on the Canvas unit page.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Essay, Essay - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Initiate, lead and reflect on collaborative practice that advocates for ethically and culturally safe care enabling sustainable health service delivery that embeds a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse perspectives.
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal
PU60 Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Apply knowledge of public health principles to current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse and synthesise the specialised knowledge, theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Apply advanced oral, written and technical communication and academic skills to professional practice
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Promote efficient and equitable gains in population health through culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: Essay
PU86 Master of Public Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of public health principles to complex, current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse, synthesise and apply the specialised knowledge,theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Apply advanced oral,written and technical communication and research literacy skills to professional practice in interprofessional teams
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Engage professionally to advance efficient and equitable gains in population health through leadership and culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: Essay
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | HLN405 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
The unit offers the opportunity to study, explore and understand a range of qualitative research methodologies and methods. In so doing, the unit exposes students to a knowledge base that may inform post graduate qualitative research. It encourages students to question and contest knowledge and to constructively defend points of view. Key principals, concepts and skills will be developed to inform qualitative research across a range of disciplines and contexts. The dominance of the positivist or natural science approach in health research has come into question because of its singular emphasis on producing 'objective' truths. In response, it is argued that culture, power and ideology must be understood as integral components of any research. Qualitative inquiry, in all its forms, is underpinned by the assumption that the social world can only be interpreted.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative methodologies and methods
- Critically analyse and argue the relationship between qualitative methodologies and method
- Apply qualitative methods in the development of a research project proposal
- Demonstrate critical, creative and analytical thinking in relation to qualitative research approaches
- Demonstrate high level communication skills in the application of specific theoretical approaches.
Content
The unit consists of an exploration of the theoretical foundations of qualitative research and the common methods of data collection and data analysis. Specific areas include an exploration of philosophical, sociological and critical research approaches and a review of key strategies and issues related to sampling, data collection, data analysis and the writing of a qualitative research proposal. The emphasis is on learning key principals and concepts necessary for excellence when undertaking qualitative research.
Learning Approaches
This unit is available in external mode. A blended approach and online learning opportunities are adopted to encourage a broad understanding of qualitative research. Teaching approaches include lectures, online seminars, a comprehensive study guide and on-line resources and activities. Throughout your engagement with learning activities you are encouraged to think critically about a range of theoretical and practice issues that underpin qualitative research.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment is undertaken at intervals throughout the semester as this provides an opportunity to give you feedback on each assessment task, relative to your progress in attaining the required level of skill and knowledge in qualitative research. Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and Unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments to be completed throughout the semester.
Assessments are the same for all students.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
In this assignment you will explore a methodological approach to qualitative research of your choice: philosophical, sociological or critical.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Essay
Students are required to address two of the study guide module activities, one focused on qualitative methods and the other on qualitative methodology/theory.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Qualitative Research proposal
Prepare a qualitative research proposal on an area of choice.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Liamputtong, P. (2019). Qualitative research methods. 5e Oxford University Press: Melbourne.
Other
Selected readings are available for you on the Canvas unit page.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Essay, Essay - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Initiate, lead and reflect on collaborative practice that advocates for ethically and culturally safe care enabling sustainable health service delivery that embeds a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse perspectives.
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal
PU60 Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Apply knowledge of public health principles to current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse and synthesise the specialised knowledge, theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Apply advanced oral, written and technical communication and academic skills to professional practice
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Promote efficient and equitable gains in population health through culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: Essay
PU86 Master of Public Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of public health principles to complex, current public health issues in diverse local and international contexts
Relates to: Essay - Critically analyse, synthesise and apply the specialised knowledge,theories and frameworks of public health practice
Relates to: Essay, Qualitative Research proposal - Apply advanced oral,written and technical communication and research literacy skills to professional practice in interprofessional teams
Relates to: Qualitative Research proposal - Engage professionally to advance efficient and equitable gains in population health through leadership and culturally-safe, evidence-based practice.
Relates to: Essay