Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

Students continue with their research project, under supervision. In addition to completing their research project, students are expected to analyse and critically interpret their data in the context of the available literature and the wider research field; prepare a journal paper (preferable) or written report summarising the outcomes of the research in a clear, concise manner; prepare an abstract suitable for submission (if possible) to a conference (this may be to a local meeting, medical student conference or national/international congress); present the outcomes of the project in oral or poster format, summarising the research and significant findings (preferably an oral presentation at a local conference or at their school/institute, but it may include a poster presentation at a national/international meeting); and be able to answer relevant questions regarding the conduct or outcomes of their research project.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate specific application of general statistical knowledge to the analysis of data arising from the research project; (2) demonstrate critical interpretation of results in the context of the wider research field; (3) demonstrate further development of written communication skills in a concise scientific format; (4) demonstrate oral communication and defence of research findings; and (5) display professional behaviour.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research report in journal manuscript format; (2) poster with oral summation; and (3) professional behaviour and participation assessment (PBA). Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the professional behaviour and participation assessment (PBA) component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Gina Arena
Unit rules
Prerequisites
SMED5331 Research Project 1
and SMED5341 Research Project 2
Approved quota: 240—domestic (210) and international (30)
Contact hours
variable but students have regular contact with project supervisors
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.