James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

RH5204 - Research 2: A Research Project - Part 2 of 2

Applicants must have completed an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree at an Australian University or hold an equivalent international entry level qualification in a health profession such as: Dietitian/Nutrition, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiography, Speech Pathology or Social Work. Note: Completion of the subject will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified health professionals.

Subject Description

Students in this subject will complete a research project on a topic to be agreed between the student and the Postgraduate Coordinator. The project will be supervised by a member of the academic staff with knowledge on the topic of choice. Students will learn skills in proposal writing, ethics, data collection, analysis and scientific writing.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate and apply advanced skills to review and critically appraise literature relevant to the chosen research topic
• demonstrate advanced skills in analysis of the data collected and extraction of logical conclusions from the research results
• apply research methods appropriate to the field of study in which the research project is situated
• ensure that research is conducted in an ethical manner
• communicate the research findings using advanced written, presentation and oral communication skills
• at an advanced level, design and undertake research in a systematic and scientific manner

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Thesis/dissertation - (80%) - 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

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied.

Availabilities