Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Mary Simons
Contact via mary.simons@mq.edu.au
University Library (by appointment)
Andrew Davidson
Contact via andrew.davidson@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to DAdvSurg or DAdvMed or MASurg or MAMed or MSurg or MMed or MMedPrac or GradDipSpSurg or GradDipSpMed
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Students completing this unit will demonstrate competence in using the principles of evidence-based practice to improve clinical decision-making and promote lifelong learning. They will develop skills in literature searching, critical appraisal and scholarly writing to enhance their clinical and academic careers.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Oral Presentation | 40% | No | 09/10/17 |
Literature review | 50% | No | 01/12/17 |
Reflection | 10% | No | 08/12/17 |
Due: 09/10/17
Weighting: 40%
Presentation of literature search and critically appraised study. Submission of written summary.
Due: 01/12/17
Weighting: 50%
Prepare and submit a literature review suitable for publication (2,000 word limit)
Due: 08/12/17
Weighting: 10%
Analyze the ways in which EBP has changed your clinical practice.
Technologies used and required:
This Unit has an online presence in iLearn. You will need access to broadband and a computer, as well as the ability to participate in online forums and communicate by email. Students unable to attend the meetings in person will need to participate via Webex or Skype. f you are unable to attend a meeting, please contact a unit convenor beforehand.
Seminars will all be held:
Time: 10am to 12 noon on Mondays. Refer to schedule for dates.
Place: TBA
Required and recommended readings:
Required and recommended readings are noted each week in iLearn. These are available from the Library and through links in iLearn.
Session |
Topic |
Date |
Pre-commencement |
Complete enrolment, pre-reading & quiz ACE test (formative) |
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Session 1 |
Why EBM? Basic concepts Asking clinical questions |
11/9/17 |
Session 1 |
Acquiring the evidence: PubMED, Ovid Medline, Scopus, EMBASE, Google Scholar |
11/9/17 |
Session 2 |
Appraising the evidence
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18/9/17 |
Session 3 |
Appraising the evidence – practice exercise
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25/9/17 |
Seminar |
Journal club presentations – Assessment Task 1 |
09/10/17 |
Session 4 |
Publication metrics SR & meta-analysis POC tools / summaries of evidence |
16/10/17 |
Session 5 |
Applying the evidence; Clinical decision-making Clinical guidelines GRADE |
30/10/17 |
Session 6 |
Literature reviews Academic writing |
6/11/17 |
Session 7 (optional) |
Academic writing – practical exercise
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13/11/17 |
Written submission |
Literature review – Assessment Task 2 |
1/12/17 |
Completion |
Assessment Task 3 / Feedback activity ACE Test (summative), Reflective writing (feedback) |
8/12/17 |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences Procedures:
Code of conduct
Students enrolled in programs who are also working or observing in Macquarie University Hospital are subject to the Hospital’s Code of Conduct.
Attendance requirements
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes. Those unable to attend the classes in person will need to participate by Webex, unless special consideration is granted by the unit convenor. If a student/scholar does not attend a minimum of 80% of classes, he/she may not be able to pass the unit.
Penalties for late submissions
Late submissions will be penalised unless special consideration is granted by the unit convenor. The penalty is 10% per week or part thereof.
You must complete all assessment tasks to pass the unit.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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