Research Methods in Dietetics

Course aim

This course aims to introduce students to current topical issues within nutrition and dietetics and develop skills in the evaluation of the literature in relation to these issues.

Course content

During this course students will explore in depth selected current nutrition and dietetic topics.  The concepts of critical appraisal and evidenced based practice are critical skills for practising dietitians and will be integrated into the courses for this program through the investigation of current issues and topics in nutrition and dietetics. Students will learn about and develop skills in applying critical appraisal methods and begin to develop an understanding of the principles of evidence based practice. Students will work in small groups on specific topics during the course and prepare and present their work to their peers.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Oral presentation, Written assignment, Written report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.