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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title
PUBH6008: Capstone A: Applied Research Project in Public
Health
Assessment Assessment 3: Research proposal
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2,000 words
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
2. Integrate and apply their knowledge and skills in
public health
3. Develop research skills and apply these to a public
health issue
4. Conduct a small literature review which critically
analyses key issues on a public health research topic
5. Define and justify a research question, based on the
literature/public health issue, and outline its
significance
7. Understand the principles of ethics and apply these to
a research proposal
Submission
By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Week 12
Weighting 60%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context:
This assessment is prescribed to advance literature searching, critical analysis, research
question development, and research planning and project management skills.
This assessment involves developing a research question, conducting a thorough literature
eview, defining a gap in the literature, expressing a research question, describing the
methodology and methods that will be used to answer the research question, and
developing a GANTT chart to guide use of time in Capstone B.
It assesses the key understanding necessary for conceptualising and developing a research
proposal, which will prepare you for the use of research methods as a public health
practitioner.
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Instructions:
By the end of Module 6, students will submit their full project proposal. This must include the
following sections:
Introduction
- introductory background regarding the public health problem, including
oad project aim
Literature review describing the cu
ent knowledge on this topic, the key ideas, theories, and issues,
and the gap/conflict that your project will resolve.
- start with
oad knowledge; na
ow focus to your population and issue of interest
- end with your research question/project aim, and a justification of the significance of the
project
Project design and methods
- the method you will use to address your project aims
- a detailed explanation of each step you will take to complete your project (including data type,
collection, and analysis for research projects)
- justification of your project design – why is this the right way to address your project aims?
- ethical considerations of the project
Dissemination plan
- how you plan to communicate and disseminate the outcomes of your work
References
- your reference list
Please submit your Capstone B GANTT chart, which should describe the tasks and time-frames for
your project tasks in Capstone B, as a separate Excel spreadsheet.
Students will also receive marks for progression within their project plan as described in the Gantt
chart, as presented in weekly guidance meetings with their facilitator throughout the trimester.
Assessment Criteria:
• Clarity of research problem and rationale provided for its significance (15%)
• Critical and comprehensive review of the literature (15%)
• Justification of research design and methods, including ethical considerations (30%)
• Logical and clear program plan using the GANTT chart method (10%)
• Progression demonstrated through attendance at weekly progress meetings with facilitator (10%)
• General assessment criteria (20%):
o Provides a lucid introduction
o Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
o Shows ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to
chosen topic
o Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
o Shows evidence of reading beyond the required readings
o Justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments and not merely
assertions
o Provides a conclusion or summary
o Co
ectly uses academic writing, presentation and grammar:
â–ª Complies with academic standards of legibility, referencing and
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ibliographical details (including reference list)
â–ª Writes clearly, with accurate spelling and grammar as well as prope
sentence and paragraph construction
â–ª Uses appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research
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Marking Ru
ic:
Assessment
Attributes
0-49
(Fail - F)
Poor
50-64
(Pass -P)
Functional
65-74
(Credit - CR)
Proficient
75-84
(Distinction – DN)
Advanced
85-100
(High Distinction –
HD)
Exceptional
Grade Description (Grading Scheme) Evidence of unsatisfactory
achievement of one or
more of the learning
objectives of the subject,
insufficient understanding
of the subject content
and/or unsatisfactory level
of skill development.
Evidence of
satisfactory
achievement of subject
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
subject or work of a
superior quality on
the majority of the
learning objectives of
the subject.
Demonstration of a
high level of
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a high
level of achievement
of the learning
objectives of the
subject
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.
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Critical and comprehensive review of
the literature (15%)
15%
Limited understanding of
equired concepts and
knowledge.
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Knowledge/
understanding of the
field or discipline.
Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.
Often
conflates/confuses
assertion of personal
opinion with
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
Thorough knowledge/
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Supports personal
opinion and
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
Demonstrates a
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.
Highly developed
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
obust evidence from
the research/course
materials and
extended reading.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.
A sophisticated
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials and extended
eading.
Mastery of concepts
and application to new
situations/further
learning.
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Clarity of research problem and
ationale provided for its significance
15%
Specific position
(perspective or argument)
fails to take into account
the complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.
Makes assertions that are
not justified.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) begins to
take into account the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of
the assignment.
Others’ points of
view are
acknowledged.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-formed
arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is expertly
presented and
accurately takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-developed
arguments.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is presented
expertly,
authoritatively and
imaginatively,
accurately taking into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment. Limits
of position are
acknowledged.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with sophisticated
arguments.
Justification of research design and
methods, including ethical
considerations
30%
Limited synthesis and
analysis. Limited
application/
ecommendations based
upon analysis. No
consideration of ethical
issues.
Demonstrated analysis
and synthesis of new
knowledge with
application.
Limited consideration
of ethical issues.
Well-developed
analysis and synthesis
with application of
ecommendations
linked to
analysis/synthesis.
Good consideration
of ethical issues.
Thoroughly
developed and
creative analysis and
synthesis with
application of
pretested models
and / or
independently
developed models
linked to analysis/
synthesis. Excellent
consideration of
ethical issues.
Highly sophisticated
and creative analysis,
synthesis of new with
existing knowledge.
Strong application by
way of pretested
models and / or
independently
developed models.
Applying knowledge to
new situations/other
cases. Outstanding
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consideration of ethical
issues.
Logical and clear program plan using
the GANTT chart method
10%
No or insufficient GANTT
chart provided.
GANTT chart lists
assessment
ief items
only.
Times are unrealistic.
GANTT chart provided.
Some understanding of
its purpose
demonstrated through
actions listed.
Times may not be
ealistic.
GANTT chart
provided.
Clear understanding
of the purpose and
process
demonstrated
through good
consideration of
actions required as
listed.
Times are realistic.
GANTT chart
provided.
Good understanding
of the purpose and
process
demonstrated
through thorough
consideration of
actions required as
listed.
Times are realistic.
GANTT chart provided.
Excellent understanding
of the purpose and
process demonstrated
through thorough and
insightful consideration
of actions required as
listed.
Times are realistic.
Progression demonstrated through
attendance at weekly progress
meetings with facilitator
10%
Has attended fewer than
30% of progression
meetings. Has not
provided evidence of
progression.
Has attended at least
50% of progression
meetings. Has shown
some evidence of
progression. Has
implemented some
feedback.
Has attended at