PUBH6013_Assessment_3A_Investigation_Report_Week_11 Page 1 of 5
ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PUBH6013: Qualitative Research Methods
Assessment Assessment 3A: Investigation Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words (+/-10%)
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
c) Apply qualitative research methods through undertaking
data collection through, e.g. focus group, interviews,
observational methods
d) Appreciate cultural and ethical considerations for
qualitative research in Public Health
e) Understand sampling techniques, bias and rigour as they
apply to qualitative research
f) Apply coding and analysis techniques to qualitative data
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Week 11
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context:
This assessment involves preparing a report with data analysis/discussion of interviews and a
ief presentation.
There are two steps for this assignment. Part A involves writing a report and Part B involves
a 10 minute presentation in class.
Assessment 3A advances skills in analysing and reporting qualitative data, and reflexivity of
practice. Key understanding includes how to generate meaning from qualitative data, how
to report the results of qualitative analysis, and how to reflect on one’s own performance to
identify strengths and opportunities for growth. The assessment prepares students for an
important task common to the public health practitioner role.
Instructions:
Analysis: Use the resources in module six to:
1. Code the data that you collect from your interviewees.
2. Develop themes based on your coding.
PUBH6013_Assessment_3A_Investigation_Report_Week_11 Page 2 of 5
3. Report on the themes that you’ve identified, supported by relevant quotes from your
interviewees. Report this part in the same style as the results section of a qualitative journal
article.
Reflection: reflect on your experience of interviewing and analysing the data. What did you do well,
and what did you struggle with? What could you learn to do better? What did you learn through this
experience?
Assessment Criteria:
• Ability to interpret and analyse data, and report the results appropriately (50%)
• Reflection upon the interview experience and demonstrates reflexivity (30%)
• Use of academic conventions (20%)
PUBH6013_Assessment_3A_Investigation_Report_Week_ XXXXXXXXXXPage 3 of 5
Learning Ru
ics
Assessment
Attributes Fail (Unacceptable)
Pass
(Functional)
Credit
(Proficient)
Distinction
(Advanced)
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
Grade Description
(Grading Scheme)
Evidence of unsatisfactory achievement
of one or more of the learning
objectives of the course, insufficient
understanding of the course content
and/or unsatisfactory level of skill
development.
Evidence of satisfactory
achievement of course
learning objectives, the
development of
elevant skills to a
competent level, and
adequate
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a good
level of understanding,
knowledge and skill
development in
elation to the content
of the course or work
of a superior quality on
the majority of the
learning objectives of
the course.
Demonstration of a
high level of
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a high
level of
achievement of the
learning objectives
of the course
demonstrated in
such areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
use of
methodology and
communication
skills.
Evidence of an
exceptional level of
achievement of
learning objectives
across the entire
content of the course
demonstrated in such
areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis, logical
argument, creativity,
originality, use of
methodology and
communication skills.
Reflection upon the
interview experience
and demonstrates
eflexivity
30%
Does not meet minimum standard
Demonstrates no awareness of context
and/or purpose of reflection in practice.
Meets minimum
standard
Demonstrates limited
awareness of context
and/or purpose of
eflection in practice.
Moves beyond
minimum standard
Demonstrates
consistent awareness
of context and/or
purpose reflection in
practice.
Exceeds minimum
standard
Demonstrates an
advanced and
integrated
understanding of
context and/or
purpose of
eflection in
practice.
Exceeds minimum
standard and exhibits
high levels of
independence
Consistently
demonstrates a
systematic and critical
understanding of
context and purpose
of reflection in
practice.
http:
www.tua.edu.au/media/50742/a240_grading-scheme.pdf
PUBH6013_Assessment_3A_Investigation_Report_Week_ XXXXXXXXXXPage 4 of 5
Ability to
interpret and
analyse data, and
eport the results
appropriately
50%
Limited synthesis and analysis.
Limited application
ecommendations
ased upon analysis.
Makes assertions that are not justified
Demonstrated analysis
and synthesis of new
knowledge with
application.
Shows the ability to
interpret relevant
information and
literature.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Well-developed
analysis and synthesis.
Shows strong ability to
interpret relevant
information and
literature.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-formed
arguments not merely
assertion.
Thoroughly
developed and
creative analysis
and synthesis.
Shows excellent
ability to interpret
elevant
information and
literature.
Justifies any
conclusions
eached with well-
formed arguments
Highly sophisticated
and creative analysis,
synthesis of new with
existing knowledge.
Shows outstanding
ability to interpret
elevant information
and literature.
Strong application by
way of pretested
models and / or
independently
developed models.
Use of academic and
discipline conventions
and sources of
evidence
Poorly written with e
ors in spelling,
grammar.
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good
quality, credible and relevant research
sources to support and develop ideas.
There are mistakes in using the APA
Is written according to
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary) and has
accurate spelling,
grammar, sentence and
paragraph
Is well-written and
adheres to the
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary).
Demonstrates
Is very well-written
and adheres to the
academic genre.
Consistently
demonstrates
expert use of good
quality, credible
Expertly written and
adheres to the
academic genre.
Demonstrates expert
use of high-quality,
credible and relevant
esearch sources to
PUBH6013_Assessment_3A_Investigation_Report_Week_ XXXXXXXXXXPage 5 of 5
20%
style.
construction.
Demonstrates
consistent use of
credible and relevant
esearch sources to
support and develop
ideas, but these are not
always explicit or well
developed.
There are no mistakes
in using the APA style.
consistent use of high
quality, credible and
elevant research
sources to support and
develop ideas.
There are no mistakes
in using the APA style.
and relevant
esearch sources to
support and
develop
appropriate
arguments and
statements. Shows
evidence of
eading beyond the
key reading
There are no
mistakes in using
the APA style.
support and develop
arguments and
position statements.
Shows extensive
evidence of reading
eyond the key
eading
There are no mistakes
in using the APA Style.
Research Question:
A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE RISK FACTORS OF SLEEPLESSNESS AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW IT IMPACTS THEIR HEALTH.
Interview Questions
Q1. What is the overall span of your sleep?
Q2. How your physical health is impacted due to sleeplessness?
Q3. Are you consulting with doctor and using any pills or steroids for sleeping?
Q4. How is your daily routine in this university different from your native place?
Q5. How do you manage your working schedule over here?
Q6. Do you feel dizziness, anxiety, or any other health issues due to sleeplessness?
Q7. Does the continuous sleeplessness has changed any habit of yours?
Q8. How does the cultural and social environment of the university help you to overcome this problem?
Q9. How much are your friends’ support to overcome this problem?
Q10. Have you ever considered any pressure or any external agitators that hamper your sleep?
Q11. Are you suffering from any health issues cu
ently?
Q12. What measures are you taking to overcome your sleeplessness?