Compare and contrast strengths and limitations of various research designs
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School of Nursing and Midwifery
Subject Outline
CHIP915 Essential Skills for Health Researchers Autumn 2014
Section A: Subject Information
Credit Points: 6
Delivery Method: Flexible/Distance
Campus Locations: Wollongong
Pre-requisite(s): Nil
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Subject Contacts
Subject Coordinator/Lecturer
Name: Dr Sharon Bourgeois
Location: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Building 41, Room 111
Consultation mode and times: Availability is posted on the Moodle site
Telephone: 61 2 4221 5094
Email: sharon_bourgeois@uow.edu.au
eLearning Space
This subject has materials and activities available via eLearning. To access eLearning you must have
a UOW user account name and password, and be enrolled in the subject. eLearning is accessed via
SOLS (student online services). Log on to SOLS and then click on the eLearning link in the menu
column.
For information regarding the eLearning spaces please use the following link:
Moodle – http://uowblogs.com/moodlelab/files/2013/05/Moodle_StudentGuide-1petpo7.pdf
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
(a) Critically discuss concepts, processes and designs for research
(b) Critically analyse and integrate the literature relevant to a study;
(c) Formulate a researchable question
(d) Compare and contrast strengths and limitations of various research designs
(e) Identify and address ethical issues relevant to a study and an ethics application
(f) Interpret study results within the context of the research approach used and the existing body of
knowledge relevant to the study
(g) Develop a research proposal that reflects the principles of research.
Graduate Qualities
The University of Wollongong has developed five graduate qualities
(http://www.uow.edu.au/student/qualities/index.html) which it considers express valuable qualities that
are essential for UOW graduates in gaining employment and making an important contribution to
society and their chosen field. Student development of the following graduate qualities in particular
will be enhanced by their participation in this subject:
1. Informed: Have a sound knowledge of an area of study or profession and understand its
current issues, locally and internationally. Know how to apply this knowledge. Understand
how an area of study has developed and how it relates to other areas.
2. Independent learners: Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking and critically analyse
issues. Seek to extend knowledge through ongoing research, enquiry and reflection. Find and
evaluate information, using a variety of sources and technologies. Acknowledge the work and
ideas of others.
3. Problem solvers: Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply creative, logical and critical
thinking skills to respond effectively. Make and implement decisions. Be flexible, thorough,
innovative and aim for high standards.
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4. Effective communicators: Articulate ideas and convey them effectively using a range of
media. Work collaboratively and engage with people in different settings. Recognise how
culture can shape communication.
5. Responsible: Understand how decisions can affect others and make ethically informed
choices. Appreciate and respect diversity. Act with integrity as part of local, national, global
and professional communities.
Mandatory Minimum Attendance Requirements
Distance delivery: It is expected that students will allocate 12 hours per week to this subject to
complete the study guide requirements, complete your assignments and prepare for an examination
where applicable.
Flexible delivery: Dates for study days and weeks will be listed on the Online Calendar, found via the
Subject Descriptions link on the Course Handbook page. It is expected that students will allocate 12
hours per week to this subject to complete the study guide requirements, complete your assignments
and prepare for an examination where applicable.
Lecture, Tutorial, Laboratory Times
All timetable information is subject to variation. Check the latest information on the university web
timetable via the Timetable link under Study Resources on the Current Students webpage or log into
SOLS to view your personal timetable prior to attending classes, as of publishing the following
applied.
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