Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mary Simons
Catherine Dean
John Cartmill
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Credit points |
Credit points
32
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(MASP801 and MASP802 and MASP803 and MASP804 and MASP805 and MASP806) or (MAMP801 and MAMP802 and MAMP803 and MAMP804 and MAMP805 and MAMP806)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit involves the conduct of research appropriate to the subspecialisation of the student. Students are required to submit one to two original articles of a standard suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals based on research undertaken during the candidate’s enrolment at Macquarie University. This collection will also include a written plan as well as introductory and concluding documents that situate the paper(s) within the wider context of the research discipline and clinical practice. Through this unit the student will gain essential research skills to support an academic career.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Grading Policy, which is available in Schedule 1 of the Assessment policy available at http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn including marking rubrics.
Penalties for late submissions
Late submissions will be penalised unless special consideration is granted by the unit convenor. The penalty is 10% per day or part thereof.
The internal assessment tasks for MEDI 861 are listed below. In addition as this is the final unit in a professional doctoral program the scholar is required to pass a final examination.
FINAL EXAMINATION OF MEDI 861
Scholars must submit their work for internal review and formative feedback prior to final submission of the research thesis. Both the written thesis (submission due 8th October 2018) as well as an oral defence (17-18 December 2018) will be assessed to make the final determination of a grade for the MEDI 861. The final grade will be based on the recommendation of an examination panel comprising:
a. The Executive Dean (or nominee) - Chair
b. External Examiner 1
c. External Examiner 2
External examiners will have an international standing in the field of research, relevant clinical specialist qualifications and be independent of Macquarie University.
Information about the final examination procedure will be available to Scholars on the iLearn site
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Plan | 20% | No | 16th November 2018 |
Oral Presentation | 20% | No | 26th April 2019 |
Research Thesis | 60% | No | 19th July 2019 |
Due: 16th November 2018
Weighting: 20%
In consultation with your clinical supervisor write a research plan or proposal that clearly sets out title, aims, hypothesis, background, literature review (brief), methodology, outcome measures, analysis, time line, budget and ethical considerations, reference list. Include an Appendix containing a framework for an ethics application or grant application, whichever is most appropriate to the topic. This work will be submitted through Turnitin (iLearn). Length: 2000 words
Due: 26th April 2019
Weighting: 20%
Prepare and present a 20-minute talk on your research project that includes context, question, summary of methodology and results, significance of results, conclusion and relevance to clinical practice.
Due: 19th July 2019
Weighting: 60%
Produce a research thesis from research conducted across the period of enrolment in the degree, particularly in the final year. The thesis should have a total word count of no more than 15,000 words.
The submitted thesis can be in the format of a traditional thesis or a thesis by publication:
Traditional Thesis Format:
· Introduction
· Methods
· Results
· Discussion
· References
Thesis by Publication Format:
This unit will be conducted over two sessions. Please liaise with your clinical supervisor about your one-to-one research supervision.
Recommended textbook:
Hofmann, A. H. (2014). Scientific writing and communication : papers, proposals, and presentations / Angelika H. Hofmann, Ph. D., Yale University, New York Oxford University Press. In Library: Q223 .H63 2014 )
There are no scheduled lectures or tutorials, except for the presentation seminars: dates to be announced. The time and venue will be communicated.
There will be an initial meeting with the unit convenor to discuss the aims, outcomes and progress required throughout this unit.
Each student will maintain regular communication with their clinical supervisor and unit convenor to ensure progress is satisfactory and milestones are being met.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/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.
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.
The Faculty Clinical Librarians can assist with searching strategies, finding resources, using EndNote, referencing styles: http://libguides.mq.edu.au/clinical-medicine
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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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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