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
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303286 (v.2) CAS - Mental Health Issues 223 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 303304 (v.2) CAS - Project Presentation 226
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Syllabus: | Introduction to research in an indigenous context - ethics and exploitation, the main type of research. Article review - points to consider, critical review. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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