Overview

This entry-level topic will introduce basic skills essential for success in tertiary studies, including academic writing, inclusive language, academic integrity, working in teams, and library skills. Students are introduced to key areas of health research, including Indigenous health, epidemiology, health economics and knowledge translation. Evidence-based practice will be explored, with … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop students' skills in academic writing, including referencing and library skills
  • Develop and refine students' skills in basic computing and search strategies
  • Introduce students to key areas of health research
  • Explore concepts of evidence-based practice
  • Enable students to become critical consumers of health research

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply Microsoft office skills to produce a range of written and oral materials
2.
Demonstrate appropriate search techniques in common research databases
3.
Develop, justify and show progress towards a 12-month professional development plan
4.
Explain the basic principles of evidence-based practice and research areas in health sciences
5.
Identify knowledge gaps in research and generate hypotheses to address these

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