James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

HS7500 - Research Project 1

Subject Description

This subject's aim is to equip students with the support to develop research skills and design and conduct a research study relevant to their area of interest. In particular students will develop skills in constructing a research hypothesis, developing a protocol that addresses the hypothesis, performing a literature search and review and presentation of those elements in a seminar format. Students will also learn about ethical research and good clinical practice as it relates to the conduct of their research.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of your research area
• Develop skills in verbal and written research presentations
• Understand ethical conduct as it relates research practice
• Apply the processes involved in developing a research proposal, reviewing literature, conducting the research and disseminating the outcomes

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Complete the Epigeum Research Methodologies  Literature Review - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Proposal - (40%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

An ethics application will need to be completed and submitted for a successful completion of the subject.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  MD8103 MD8104

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