Required texts

Core texts

Webb, P., Bain, C., & Page, A. (2019). Essential epidemiology: an introduction for students and health professionals. 4thd Edition. Cambridge University Press.

Available: library and online as an e-book.

ISBN: 9781108766807

Liamputtong, P.(ed) 2022 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice. 4th edn. Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand. Melbourne.

ISBN: 9780190330378

On-Line Resources:

Vancouver Referencing system guides from the library at: 

Riegelman, R, Studying a study and testing a test: How to read the medical evidence, 5th edn. Lippincott,Williams & Wilkins (online text through UC library).

Other useful materials

Sage Research Methods Online (SRMO) – a collection of 600+ online research methodology books which "are relevant to upper level undergraduates and to potentially all postgraduates and staff researchers" (see sample results below).  Access to the collection is via any of the or the (via the Databases & Other Online Resources (DOOR) link)

Other recommended additional references are listed on the Canvas site for this unit.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

In order to secure a pass grade, students must:

• Submit all assignment items

• Obtain an aggregate overall mark of at least 50%
   

Requests for extension 

• Requests for extensions to the due dates must be made in writing, via email, to the Unit Convener at least five working days before the work is due.
• Requests for extension must adhere to the policy on extension and must contain the extension request form and the documentary evidence to support the extension request.
• There will be no extension beyond the last day of semester, and only one extension will be considered for a single assessment.
• If the extension is granted, the Unit Convener will specify the revised due date.

Penalties for late submission of assignments

 Where late submissions are permited, mark allocated will be reduced by 10 % of maximum available marks per day (or part thereof) up to and including three calendar days following the due date/approved extension/ reasonable adjustment.

• Late submissions may result in reduced feedback being provided.

• Students will be allocated a mark of zero if submittng more than three calendar days late (without approved extension or reasonable adjustment), with no feedback provided. • A student who does not undertake, submit or participate in a summative assessment, or who does not atend a timetabled exam without an approved deferral, will be allocated a mark of zero.

Special assessment requirements

All modes of assessment (i.e. written assignments, exams, presentations, fieldwork or practicums) are subject to moderation.

The primary assessor marks a piece of student work, assigning a mark and providing comments to justify the mark.

All assessments assigned a Fail are reviewed by a second assessor, who reviews the mark and comments in order to confirm (or not) the mark awarded by the first marker.

All reviews are documented and any changes agreed, by discussion, with the primary marker.

Assessment Policy is on the Canvas site for your reference.

• Announcements made on Canvas are deemed to be made to the whole group. Please check the  unit Canvas site regularly for Announcements and Discussion threads.
• It is necessary that you submit written assignments via Canvas.
• Your student ID and the assessment title should be clearly stated at the front of your assignment.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at ºÚÁÏÍø. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Students are expected to commit to 10 hours per week minimum,  to cover the material in this online unit.

Inclusion and engagement

It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking this unit because of a disability or an ongoing health condition register with Inclusion and Engagement Office as soon as possible so thar reasonable adjustments can be made.

Participation requirements

All students must engage with the online Canvas site.

Required IT skills

Students will need to be familiar with the techniques of searching scientific databases. A library tutorial will support this requirement. Students also need to have a basic  knowledge of relevant statistical programmes.

In-unit costs

There are no additional in-unit costs.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Drop in times for consultation will be posted on Canvas by the unit convenor.

• Semester 2, 2024, Flexible, UC - Canberra, Bruce (219240)
• Semester 1, 2024, Flexible, UC - Canberra, Bruce (219319)
• Semester 2, 2023, Flexible, UC - Canberra, Bruce (214893)
• Semester 1, 2023, Flexible, UC - Canberra, Bruce (215490)
• Semester 2, 2022, Flexible, UC - Canberra, Bruce (210784)