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NUT602 - Nutrition Research Project

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nutrition & Dietetics

PHM526

Unit Description

In this unit, students will develop practical knowledge and skills in the research process inclusive of: critique of the literatures, identification and addressment of ethical principles and processes, preparation of a research proposal, conduct data collection and analysis, and disseminate findings. Students will undertake an independent research project in an area of nutrition; the topic should be current, relevant and attempt to fill identified gaps in the literature, policy and/or practice. Students are expected to work both independently and in liaison with identified supervisor(s). The project scope needs to be achievable for completion and dissemination in the designated time frame. All students need to submit pre-placement documentation prior to the commencement of the semester in order to undertake their research project and successfully complete the unit.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically review relevant literature on concepts and theories in nutrition practice.
2.	Plan a research project to address a gap in nutrition practice, incorporating appropriate methodologies and consideration of ethical issues.
3.	Conduct data collection and analysis according to the research plan and following ethical practices in research.
4.	Report on results of research using in depth and sustained argument.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Research proposal (2000 words)Comprising 1a Research agreement (500 words; 5%); 1b Draft proposal (500 words; 5%; 1c Proposal (1000 words; 10%)	20%	1 - Critically review relevant literature on concepts and theories in nutrition practice. 2 - Plan a research project to address a gap in nutrition practice, incorporating appropriate methodologies and consideration of ethical issues.
2.	Ethics submission (2000 words)	10%	1 - Critically review relevant literature on concepts and theories in nutrition practice. 2 - Plan a research project to address a gap in nutrition practice, incorporating appropriate methodologies and consideration of ethical issues.
3.	Research paper (5000 words)	70%	1 - Critically review relevant literature on concepts and theories in nutrition practice. 2 - Plan a research project to address a gap in nutrition practice, incorporating appropriate methodologies and consideration of ethical issues. 3 - Conduct data collection and analysis according to the research plan and following ethical practices in research. 4 - Report on results of research using in depth and sustained argument.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	ITV,OLR	View

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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