Research Methodologies

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge and understanding of the research process, research methodologies and research methods.

Course content

Relationship between knowledge, research and evidence-based midwifery practice; nature of research and research process; research terminology; qualitative and quantitative research methods; alternative approaches to research (including mixed method and systematic reviews); identifying a research problem; process of literature review; approaches to critical literature reviews; research data analysis; ethical issues and conduct; role of human research ethics committees.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Seminar (Online virtual classroom)	1 hour x 6 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 6 weeks
Online (Online content and discussion forum)	- x 6 weeks
EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE
Seminar (Online virtual classroom)	1 hour x 6 weeks
Online (Online content and discussion forum)	3 hours x 6 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Seminar (Online virtual classroom)	1 hour x 6 weeks
Online (online content and discussion forum)	3 hours x 6 weeks

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

Assessment

Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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