Overview

The unit aims to facilitate the process of research in medical ultrasound. Firstly, the unit will extend the knowledge and understanding of research methodology gained in the research methods unit and additionally focus attention upon a range of practical, technical and management issues associated with the conduct of scientific research. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ONLINE
S2-01-CLAYTON-ONLINE

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Michal Schneider

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Paul Lombardo

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Gain greater insight into the worthiness of the ultrasound and medical literature and the veracity of new knowledge as it applies to clinical practice;

2.

Gain experience in identifying research problems in medical ultrasound and developing a research plan that will assist in the resolution of the research question;

3.

Develop knowledge and understanding of the practical, technical and management issues associated with the design and conduct of a research project;

4.

Gain experience in identifying ethical aspects of a research project and the subsequent process of gaining Ethics Approval;

5.

Develop skills in applying a particular research method to the resolution of a research question;

6.

Develop skills in logical and critical thought and analysis;

7.

Develop skills in the process whereby the development of new knowledge and understanding can be communicated in a coherent manner to a wider professional audience;

8.

Gain skills in self organisation in terms of the completion of a project within a set time frame; and

9.

Develop the capacity to extend the critical, ethical and creative stance to the clinical setting.

Assessment

1 - Literature and research plan (5,000 words)
2 - Reflective research diary (2,000 words)
3 - Oral presentation (15 minutes)
4 - Research report (4,000 words)

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Medical ultrasound