Area: | Centre for International Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Compiling a detailed and comprehensive research proposal including a world-wide literature review, study design, objectives and hypotheses, development of a theoretical frame of reference, detailed research methodology suitable for the doctoral level anddevelopment of instruments for data gathering, methods of data analyses, research ethics, detailed timetable and research budget. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Establish the research topic. Carry out a literature search. Establish the main objectives, aims and hypotheses. Identify the study design and the methodology of the research. Identify the necessary instruments for data gathering. Identify the type of data required and the methods of data analyses. Acquire the relevant ethical approval as it applies to the research. Plan a detailed timetable. Formulate a research budget. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Pedhazur, E. and Pedhazur-Schmelkin, L. (1997). Measurement, Design and Analysis. Student Edition. London, Lawrence Elbaum Publishers. Ferroni, P. (1999). Guidelines for Preparing the Research Proposal, in Gender and Health: Curriculum Outlines. London,Health Department, Human Resources Development Division. Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House. |
Unit Texts: | Essential readings contained in the unit reader (comprehensive compilation of at least 30 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic references etc.) |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Submission of comprehensive literature review. Submission of two drafts of proposal. Submission of completed proposal. This is by pass/fail assessment. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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