TM6015 - Doctoral Conference Presentations

Credit points:	06
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Available to all students enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health and Doctor of Public Health Studies.

Students will demonstrate a high level capability of communicating effectively in public professional forums of their public health peers. Evidence of attainment of this skill will be effective preparation and presentation of aspects of their work at a minimum of three relevant national and/or international conferences. Successful completion of this subject is a necessary prerequisite for the award of Doctor of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health Studies.

Learning Outcomes

• develop technical and other skills required for effective communication;
• effectively communicate original research to public health professionals in public forums at national and international levels.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to place their research in a broader (preferably international)theoretical, practical and policy context.;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner;
• The ability to communicate the methodology, results and implications of their research in a manner appropriate to different purposes and audiences.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

TM6004

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect:	Professor Richard Speare.
Contact hours:	120 hours
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	presentation and assessment of substantial peer-reviewed conference papers at national and/or international meetings.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect:	Professor Richard Speare.
Contact hours:	120 hours
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	presentation and assessment of substantial peer-reviewed conference papers at national and/or international meetings.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.