Overview

This unit builds on earlier research units, enabling students to conduct data collection and analysis for a research study under academic supervision. It is the third of four units in the Master of Dietetics course designed to develop research and evaluation skills relevant to evidence-based dietetic practice. Students will complete this work during non-placement periods at their own pace, with 5 days recorded as Research Immersive Days.

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
02-March-2026
31-May-2026
Last self-enrolment date
15-March-2026
Census date
31-March-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
21-April-2026
Results released date
07-July-2026
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
01-March-2027
30-May-2027
Last self-enrolment date
14-March-2027
Census date
30-March-2027
Last withdraw without fail date
20-April-2027
Results released date
06-July-2027

Unit learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  1. Exhibit research implementation skills, including data collection and data management
  2. Interrogate and interpret data using appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods
  3. Reflect on research implementation limitations and adapt appropriately to optimise data quality
  4. Disseminate research data in various formats

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Activity Type Activity Total Hours Number of Weeks Hours Per Week Venue Type and Activity Detail
On-campus Class 15 3 weeks 5 3 day Seminar (one day in Week 1, two days in Week 12)
Live Online Class 12 12 weeks 1 on-line research project workshops - practical
Specified Activities Various 36 12 weeks 3 Discussion boards, Readings, Teamwork
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning 87 12 weeks 7.25 Independent study, Assignment preparation
Total Hours: 150 Total Hours (per week): 16.25  

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Assignment Individual  40%  3,4
Oral Presentation Individual/Group  20%  1,2,4 
Project Report Individual  40%  1,2,3 

Content

  • Research placement - implementation of research plans
  • Research presentation skills
  • Quantitative data collection and analysis
  • Qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Graduate Attribute 1 (Communication 1 - Verbal Communication)
  • Graduate Attribute 2 (Communication 2 - Communicating using different media)
  • Graduate Attribute 3 (Teamwork 1 - Collaboration and negotiation)
  • Graduate Attribute 4 (Teamwork 2 - Teamwork roles and processes)
  • Graduate Attribute 5 (Digital Literacies 1 - Information literacy)
  • Graduate Attribute 6 (Digital Literacies 2 - Technical literacy)

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.