HLSC4300

Literature Review

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

A supervised literature review is undertaken which addresses a research question related to the program in which the student is enrolled.

Objectives As a result of successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Develop a protocol for a literature review of a clinical/research topic.
2. Comprehensively search the literature using appropriate keywords and databases.
3. Critically appraise literature relevant to a clinical/research topic or question.
4. Prepare a critically appraised review of the topic.
5. Discuss the implications of the report.
6. Demonstrate competent verbal and written skills.
7. Use Endnote for citing and the management of references
Content 1. Refining a clinical/research question or topic.
2. Developing a proposal and report for critically appraising a clinical/research topic.
3. Literature searching methods.
4. Critical appraisal of research literature.
5. Identifying levels of evidence in the research literature.
6. Presentation of results of the critically appraised topic.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Students assumed knowledge to equate to the successful completion of their program to the end of the second year.
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Literature Review Proposal (500 words) (Assesses Objective 1)
Essays / Written Assignments Literature Review (3000 words minimum) (Assesses to Objectives 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7)
Presentations - Individual Oral presentation of Literature Review findings (Assesses Objectives 5 and 6)
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 120 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Term for 3 weeks
Seminar: for 3 hour(s) per Term for 1 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics program and the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for HLSC4300