PUBH6008 Capstone A Applied Research Project in Public Health
Task:
This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
1. Integrate and apply their knowledge and skills in public health
2. Develop research skills and apply these to a public health issue
3. Conduct a small literature review which critically analyses key issues on a public health research topic
4. Define and justify a research question, based on the literature/public health issue, and outline its significance
5. Understand the principles of ethics and apply these to a research proposal
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 Correctly uses academic writing, presentation and grammar:
▪ Complies with academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical details (including reference list)
▪ Writes clearly, with accurate spelling and grammar as well as proper sentence and paragraph construction
▪ Uses appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research
