Independent Project and Group Research 1

Unit code: HBD4104 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
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HBD2201 - Dermal Research Methods
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This capstone unit seeks to develop a student's capacity to design research, prepare for postgraduate research, work in groups and self-manage projects. With the help of a nominated supervisor, students will be guided through the processes of developing a research project with specific emphasis on appropriate research design, development of a research proposal and obtaining ethics approval. While students will work in groups on the research project, the research they choose will be expected to be at an undergraduate capstone research level, and their ethics document will be submitted to the appropriate Victoria University ethics committee as required. In addition to the group research project, students will also design an independent Project (completed individually), whereby they will develop reflective work practices, self-management and project management skills, to be completed as part of HBD4204.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review a research proposal;
  2. Apply design techniques appropriate for research proposals including relevant methodology;
  3. Critically reflect on ethical issues and considerations related to research;
  4. Conceptualise projects aligned to dermal professional contexts; and
  5. Demonstrate ability to self-manage tasks and participate effectively within a group.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 10%
Online multiple-choice test covering the application of applicable research guidelines (40mins)
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Individually written independent Project plans (1000 words) with accompanying in-class, presentation pitch (5mins)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 50%
Group ethics application on a research project and peer/self-evaluation. (Equivalent to 5,000-8,000 words)

Required reading

Please note, some of these titles are available online from the library and do not need to be purchased.

Project management: leading change in the age of complexity / Edoardo Favari.
Favari, E. (2023)| Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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