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PUBH6008: Capstone A: Applied Research Project in Public Health Assessment - Research proposal, Laureate International Universities, Australia
Learning Outcomes - This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
1. Integrate and apply their knowledge and skills in public health.
2. Develop research skills and apply these to a public health issue.
3. Conduct a small literature review which critically analyses key issues on a public health research topic.
4. Define and justify a research question, based on the literature/public health issue, and outline its significance.
5. Understand the principles of ethics and apply these to a research proposal.
Instructions: By the end of Module 6, students will submit their full research proposal. This must include:
- Introductory background including a statement of the public health problem.
- A background literature review.
- Aims of your research, including the research question or hypothesis.
- A rationale/justification of your research question or hypothesis indicating the significance of the project (research merit).
- Research design, methodology and methods.
- A description of the type of data being gathered and from which sources.
- Justification of your study design, including your methodology, methods of sampling and data collection methods.
- How you plan to analyse the research.
- Any relevant ethical considerations.
- How you plan to communicate and disseminate the research.
- A list of references used.
- Your GANTT chart describing the tasks and time-frames for your project.
Students will also receive marks for regular guidance meetings with their facilitator throughout the trimester.
Assessment Criteria:
Clarity of research problem and rationale provided for its significance.
Critical and comprehensive review of the literature.
Justification of research design and methods, including ethical considerations.
Logical and clear program plan using the GANTT chart method.
Regular communication with and attendance at meetings with facilitator.
General assessment criteria:
- Provides a lucid introduction
- Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
- Shows ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to chosen topic
- Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
- Shows evidence of reading beyond the required readings
- Justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments and not merely assertions
- Provides a conclusion or summary.
- Correctly uses academic writing, presentation and grammar.
- Uses appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.