Qualitative Health Research

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Department/Institution Offering Unit

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Venues FOR 2009

QHR: School of Population Health, 207 Bouverie St
RE Lectures: Lecture Theatre 2, 221 Bouverie St
RE Tutorials: School of Population Health, 207 Bouverie St Room 516
Practical Workshop on electronic database searches & Endnote: Baillieu Library, Percy Baxter Collaborative Learning Centre

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Dates FOR 2009

Qualitative Health Research - 2009

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Unit Points

Research Points: N/A

Coursework Points: 12.5 points

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Contacts

Coordinator/s:

Dr Alison Brookes
Centre for Health and Society
School of Population Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Level 4, 207 Bouverie Street
Carlton
Victoria 3053 Australia

tel: +61 3 8344 0826
email: abroo@unimelb.edu.au

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Overall Objectives

Students completing the Qualitative Health Research subject should:

• Understand the principles and processes of qualitative research design
• Have an introductory understanding of a range of theories relevant to the disciplines of medical humanities
• Understand the relationship between the role of theory and qualitative research methodology and analysis
• Be able to critically evaluate research and literature within the disciplines of medical humanities
• Understand basic principals of ethical conduct in research
• Be aware of the process for ethics approval for research

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Content

This subject will give students an understanding of the principles underlying good research within a qualitative framework. It will explore the nature of qualitative research and its importance to health care generally and medicine in particular. Readings, class exercises and assessment are chosen to directly support the research endeavours of those students undertaking a qualitative research project during the AMS year.

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Assessment Breakdown

Written work up to 5000 words which may include class exercises, research task for Ethics Module, and research proposal.

• 20% - Assessment task for Research Ethics Module
• 70% - Detailed research proposal
• 10% - Class exercise
  
  

  NOTE: Students must achieve a pass in all of the above areas.

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