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Unit Overview

Description

Students write a literature review and research proposal outlining the principal aims of the study, the prior literature that sets the background and context of those aims, and an overview of the study design and methodology to be used to achieve the aims. The purpose of the Literature Review and Research Proposal is to: (a) ensure that the student is familiar with existing work in the field, (b) increase their awareness of experimental approaches that can be used to address research questions, (c) establish the relevance and significance of their project, (d) identify gaps in current knowledge and formulate aims addressing the identified gaps, and to (e) focus the student on the task ahead.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) format bibliography in an appropriate style; (2) formulate aims to address the identified gaps in research; (3) develop a research plan to address the aims of the project; (4) compile, read and critically evaluate literature relevant to the area of research; (5) identify gaps in current knowledge; and (6) demonstrate high level written communication skills.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) literature review and (2) research proposal. 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 Jeffrey Keelan and Dr Mitali Sarkar-Tyson
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
HON-BIOMS Medical Research (ID 974)
Co-requisites
BMED4002 Research Communication in Biomedical Science Part 1
and BMED4003 Thesis 1
and BMED4004 Research Ethics, Rationale and Design
Contact hours
Approximately 8-10 hours per week including the commencement of research and meetings with supervisors to review the literature and its scientific context and to plan and develop the research proposal.
  • 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.