303303 (v.2) CAS - Indigenous Health Investigation 225

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

30.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Prerequisite(s):

    303280 (v.2) CAS - Community Health Care 216 or any previous version
    OR
    303286 (v.2) CAS - Mental Health Issues 223 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

303304 (v.2) CAS - Project Presentation 226

Syllabus:

Introduction to research in an indigenous context - ethics and exploitation, the main type of research. Article review - points to consider, critical review.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Explained the process of research. Differentiated between quantitative and qualitative research. Described how health workers can participate in research. Analyzed a published research paper.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Brinck, P. and Wood, M., (1989). Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research. Belmont, California - Wadsworth. McNiff, J., (1992). Action Research. London - Chapman and Hall. Oyster, C., Hanten, W. and Lorens, L., (1990). Introduction to Research. New York - Lippincott. Wilson, H., (1989). Research in Nursing. Redwood, Calif. - Addison-Wesley

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Research (Determine the content and process and outcomes of research), Critical review of published research articles, Articulation of reflective learning. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y