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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit.
This unit provides students with the ability to design and undertake health research and thereby contribute to the future development of population health. It provides students with the knowledge, skills and values required to conduct scientific research. It is designed to develop enhanced observational skills, relevant practical research skills, lateral thinking and problem solving, literacy and communication skills, as well as professional responsibility and ethical conduct. It also develops and consolidates students' knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate study, with particular emphasis on using those skills in a sustained and purposeful way in conducting independent research relevant to population health.
Honours students participate in original research by the conduct of a supervised research project, a presentation of research findings and preparation of a journal-style scientific manuscript. They also participate in the School of Population and Global Health seminar program. Specifically, students implement a research plan to investigate the research question developed in the unit, collect, manage and analyse their research data using appropriate methods, interpret the results and draw conclusions using published evidence and sound scientific arguments, present a research seminar, and prepare a manuscript. Students are required to attend at least 80 per cent of the school seminar program, or equivalent, with approval of the honours coordinators. Students maintain a reflective journal of these seminars and identify the key messages of each weekly seminar attended and any relevance to their research. They are encouraged to think laterally about what is relevant to their particular project.
Parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2024 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop skills and demonstrate ability to work independently; (2) design and justify appropriate research methods; (3) critique and think laterally regarding the application of other research to their research project; (4) interpret research results within a broader public health context; (5) implement a research strategy; (6) demonstrate scholarly communication of research aims, methods, results and interpretations; (7) discuss the ethical implications associated with research; (8) effectively manage a research project; and (9) interpret and respond appropriately to feedback.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) supervisor report; (2) manuscript; and (3) research seminar. 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)
- Dr Dani Barrington
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inhonours in Population Health (HONS-PPHLT)
- Contact hours
- seminars: 1 hour per week
one-on one meetings with supervisors
field work and data collection
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.