Research Project in Social Health

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

505-921 Principles of Qualitative Research Design

505-922 Research Methods in Social Health

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The research project must be in the area of social health and the topic must be approved by the nominated supervisor. Under normal circumstances, the project will involve: a) a conceptual or theoretical analysis of a given topic in social health; or b) an analysis of existing data relevant to social health. Collection and analysis of primary data may be undertaken, but only with the specific approval of the subject co-ordinator, in consultation with the nominated supervisor. Supervisors will be University academic staff with research capacity and interest in social health.

Normally, students will have completed their coursework requirements before being enrolled for this subject.

• Complete a critical literature review at masters level
• Frame a research question and choose appropriate methods of investigation
• Design and conduct on stated research topic in social health
• Complete analysis of a stated research topic in social health
• Present their research in a written report of an appropriate academic standard
• Communicate their research effectively and appropriately in oral form to an audience.

An initial 15 minute verbal presentation (10%); a final 30 minute presentation (20%); a 8,000-10,000 written submission 70%).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students should have:

• developed research analytical skills at masters level
• refined their writing skills at masters level
• gained oral presentation skills

This subject is a Master of Public Health Research Project.