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Last updated: 4 March 2022
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HSH715
Online independent and collaborative learning activities, and 1 x 2 hour face-to-face seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning activities, including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week
This unit aims to introduce students to qualitative health research. Students will explore why we use qualitative studies to answer research questions, and the range of approaches that can be used to do so. Students will develop skills in identifying researchable questions from theories, their experiences, and observations. Students will be involved in designing, planning and conducting qualitative health research. Students will develop and apply qualitative data analysis techniques. Students will learn how to engage with critical reflection practices. This unit is recommended for students who would like to develop practical skills in designing and implementing qualitative health research.
To identify when to use qualitative research methods and how to apply and generate theory in qualitative studies
GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solvingGLO8: Global citizenship
ULO2
To design a methodologically rigorous and ethically sound research study
ULO3
To apply principles of good qualitative health research practice to generate and analyse qualitative data
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: CommunicationGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solving
ULO4
Interpret qualitative health research data in the context of existing research knowledge
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solvingGLO6: Self-management
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1: Written Report
Assessment 2: Research Design
Assessment 3: Data Collection, analysis and reflection
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HSH915 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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