Unit details
HSH733 - Major Project A
| Offered at: | (B, CBD, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 (2011-2012) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Previously coded as: | HHH709, HSH723 |
| Unit chair: | R Stockdale (B) |
| Prerequisite: | H747 students: HSH744 and HSH746. H747 pre-2011 students: HSH725. H749 students: HSH725. Students must have a WAM of 70 or over to be eligible to undertake the HSH733/734. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.
The major project is worth four credit points comprising HSH733 and HSH734. These are undertaken sequentially by undertaking the major project over two trimesters (students enrol in HSH733 in one trimester followed by HSH734 in the next trimester. | |
Content
The aim of this unit is to enable students to develop research skills and knowledge in developing, designing and conducting a small research study relative to health promotion or public health. Specific objectives are to: learn how to identify a research topic; develop skills in information retrieval and the critical analysis of published material; develop a research protocol that involves the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; produce a written report that demonstrates evidence of research ability and written communication skills; present the findings to faculty and fellow students (using PowerPoint).
Assessment
Interim report 10% (~500 words), oral presentation (15 minutes) 15%, written report (~10 000-12 000 words) 75%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $2012 | $2012 | $2012 | $4710 | $5558 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
