Research Project (HLTH3007)

Course overview

This course allows students to undertake a one-semester research project on a topic of interest. Students must have completed at least #32 of the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science program before undertaking the Project.

Prospective students should meet with the Course Coordinator as soon as grades for Semester 1 courses are released to discuss their research and confirm their topic and supervisor for HLTH3007 enrolment in Semester 2 of the same year. The Course Coordinator will then give approval for enrolment in HLTH3007.

HLTH3007 course provides a valuable introduction for students interested in research and possibly moving into the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours degree. It allows students to undertake a one semester research project within a key area of interest. The research project may involve health-related research, or a systematically conducted literature review, it depends very much on the project, which may sit anywhere from cell through to community.

Students are expected to work with an academic supervisor across the semester, but they will also come together with their peers for class time which will cover broader aspects of the research process.

This course is only offered in Semester 2 each year and students must have completed at least #32 units of the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science programﾠbefore undertaking a research project. They must also have a GPA minimum of 5.0. Enrolment is subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator. A quota will apply which is dependent on the availability of supervision.

Course requirements

Assumed background

Students must have completed at least 32 units of the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science program, including courses in research methods.

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

Minimum GPA of 5 over at least #32 units of BHlthSc or BSc and approval from the Course Coordinator.

Restrictions

BHlthSc and BSc (Public Health major) students. Subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Students are expected toﾠmeet with their supervisors on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Class sessions (held at Herston, Room and time TBA)ﾠwill be conducted based on need identified within the classﾠ

Aims and outcomes

The aim of HLTH3007ﾠis to enhance the student's knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a smallﾠresearch project. Students will:

1. Gain hands-on experience in the conduct of a health-related research project
2. Gain experience working independently in the development of a research project
3. Develop core skills including research project management, organising information and interpreting and conveying ideas
4. Enhance their report writing and oral communication skills

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Research proposal

Mode

Written

Category

Project

Weight

10%

Due date

2/08/2024 12:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

Email a copy to your peer reviewers and the Course Coordinator

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Oral Report

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Presentation

Weight

30%

Due date

During class in Week 12

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Research Project Report

Mode

Written

Category

Project

Weight

60%

Due date

4/11/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Turnitin no longer automatically emails students a receipt when they upload an assignment.ﾠ Students need to download their receipt manually and keep a copy as proof of submission.ﾠﾠﾠ

Assignment Submission:

Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and/or using Tunitin.ﾠBefore submitted any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ’s compulsory onlineﾠAcademic Integrity Tutorial.

When you successfully submit your assessment you need to download your receipt and keep a copy as proof of submission.ﾠ It is the responsibility of the student to check the assignment preview and confirm that the assignment has been successfully submitted.ﾠﾠ

If the submission was not successful:

1. Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot)
2. Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again
3. If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately.

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Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Learning resources will be determined by the student and their supervisor

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Additional learning activity information

The learning pathway on BB contains extensive detail related to key research topics. Students are expected to work through these resources at the beginning of the course and refer back to them as needed.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

Course guidelines

School of Public Health (SPH) Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment - Preamble

To apply for an extension to the due date for a piece of progressive assessment (eg assignments, oral presentations and computer-based assignments) students should complete the online request at  https://my.uq.edu.au/node/218/1 

Information regarding deferral of in-semester exams and end-of-semester exams is available from https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam 

If requesting an extension on medical grounds, a medical certificate must be provided. The extension will be approved for the number of days included in the medical certificate that the student was not fit to study or work, eg if the medical certificate is for 3 days, an extension will be approved for 3 days maximum regardless of the student's request.  

If requesting an extension using a Student Access Plan for Disability (SAPD) as evidence, a maximum of 7-day extension will be approved in the first instance. Updated medical documentation, as well as a copy of the SAPD, is required if requesting an extension for more than 7 days. 

The maximum time for an in-semester extension is four weeks.  

The following SPH guidelines are consistent with the UQ policy. However, the SPH Guidelines contain specific rules and interpretations for SPH courses, and requests for extension and penalties for late submissions will be judged according to the guidelines outlined in this document. You should read both the information in your my.UQ at the following link: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1 and the SPH guidelines (below) before submitting a request for an extension. The SPH Guidelines apply to all courses offered by the School of Public Health unless the ECP explicitly states otherwise.

SPH Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment

Initial extension for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Course Coordinator decides.

This could be for medical or compassionate reasons, or if, in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, there are exceptional circumstances.

Acceptable and unacceptable reasons for an extension are listed at the following link, along with the required evidence to be provided: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1 

All requests should be lodged at least 24 hours prior to the due date for the assessment.

If applying for an extension after the due date and time of the assessment item, your request may not be approved. An explanation as to why your request was not submitted prior must be included.       

If approved, a new due date will be set. This would generally be no later than 7 days after the original due date, however this can be modified to take account of the circumstances of the request and the time that would have been lost from studies.

If the new due date is past the date for submission of end-of-semester results, the student will receive an INC (incomplete) result.

Second and all subsequent extensions for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Program Director together with the Course Coordinator decides.

This would only be approved for exceptional circumstance with supporting documentation.

• Online requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the due date from the first extension.
• The SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Course Coordinator will consult with the Program Director, who will make the final decision.
• If approved, the new due date would generally be no later than 7 days after the first extension due date.
• The Program Director should consider if remedial or other support should be offered to the student.
• The Program Director should provide a report on these matters as needed at SPH Examiners’ Meetings.

Please Note: In order to support course progression, extensions that total more than 14 calendar days from the original due date of an assessment item will only be approved in very exceptional circumstances. These requests are assessed and approved or denied on a case-by-case basis. 

If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty.

Penalty for late submission

Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks, and other types of written assessments after the due date specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) will receive a penalty.

The penalty will be a deduction of 10% RELATIVE PERCENTAGE per day (24 hour period or part thereof, including weekends and public holidays) or for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day, e.g If the original mark is 73%, then 10% relative percentage is 10% of this value, ie 7.3%, The final mark for this assessment item after applying the penalty for 1 day late submission would be 73 -7.3 = 65.7% The same outcome is achieved by multiplying the original score by .9; ie 73 x .9 = 65.7%

The penalty for multiple days late is the relative percentage multiplied by the number of days late. 

A submission that is not made within 10 days of the due date will receive a mark of 0% for that assessment item.

Where a student has sought more than one extension, the due date for calculating the penalty will be the due date for the most recently approved extension.

Submission of Medical Certificates

Students are responsible for ensuring that any medical documentation they submit is authentic and signed by a registered medical practitioner. Such practitioners can be identified via the AHPRA website. Also note that:

• Not all online medical services are staffed by registered practitioners
• If the registration status of the practitioner cannot be verified, then an alternative practitioner should be sought
• Students will be held fully responsible for all documentation they submit, even if done so in ignorance of the practitioner's registration status

Medical documentation may be subjected to an audit by the University.