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Unit Overview

Description

This unit will involve students in an Aboriginal health research project. Aboriginal health research seminars will cover the following topics: how to engage effectively with the Aboriginal community; Aboriginal health qualitative research design, methods and process; how to complete a literature review; and the principles of ethical research. Students will be encouraged to engage in a discussion of the material delivered and supported to undertake the assessments required for this unit. Students will be assessed on the following: a research report and a presentation of research findings.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing major sequence
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate principles required in developing effective research partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations; (2) demonstrate an understanding of ethical practice in Aboriginal health research; (3) apply a critical approach to a literature review; (4) apply a qualitative research method to an Aboriginal health project; and (5) demonstrate ability to disseminate Aboriginal health research findings.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) report; (2) tutorial presentation; and (3) rapid fire presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



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

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Dawn Bessarab and Dr Kate Smith
Unit rules
Prerequisites
AHEA2201 Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.
and INDG2300 Indigenous Knowledge: Mind, Body and Spirit.
and INDG3300 Indigenous Research and Ethics
Contact hours
seminars: 2 hours (alternate weeks)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • 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.