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MEDI499 Dissertation Part B

Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale JMP Semester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites MEDI498
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes

MEDI498 and MEDI499 together combine to form the basis of an honours study program which spans 12 months. Students will be required to meet with supervisors regularly throughout the year.
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Robyn Smyth (rsmyth@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is part of a research training program specifically for medical students wishing to develop skills as researchers. It provides the opportunity to conduct a research project related to student interest and provided appropriate supervision can be arranged in relevant discipline areas.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Data Analysis Report 20% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6
Dissertation 60% 15,000
Assessment Notes
Builds on work completed in MEDI498.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6
Research Progress Report 20% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. compile a research proposal which includes a literature review and methodology;
  2. apply appropriate standards of personal safety and abide by OH&S procedures when collecting data;
  3. apply selected research methods appropriate to their intended study;
  4. collect and analyse data using apprpriate methods and tools; and
  5. write up of the outcomes of the study as a dissertation in a scholarly manner.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Through reviewing methodological literature, students will acquire depth of knowledge in research methods appropriate to their discipline. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written and oral communication skills will be emphasised through scholarly publication and presentation of work. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global perspectives may be integral to approved research projects. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The tasks associated with the research project will require use of analytical and research software. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The intent of the unit is to provide a foundation for further research activity into a future career. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is the core basis for investigation and research. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Ethical principles will underpin all activity in the research process. 		True True
8 Team Work
Some opportunities for team work will be available through the supervision process and team work beyond this will be encouraged. 		True
   

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