General Information
This subject is the first of a two-stage research internship program (Nutrition Research Internship 1 and 2) specific to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program. Each internship encompasses intensive research work over a minimum of 10 weeks. Part 1 of the research internship involves students implementing a research plan, managing a nutrition and dietetics research project, and coordinating a team under the supervision of a PhD qualified dietitian. Students will work within an environment typical for dietitians in a research role.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: NUTR73-700 Subject title: Nutrition Research Internship 1 Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: September 2023 Credit points: 30.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Situated Workload items: - Prescribed Consultation: x10 (Total hours: 20) - Weekly supervision meetings via group sessions addressing research skills development
- Prescribed Consultation: x6 (Total hours: 6) - Individual supervision meetings to support progress and development of research skills
- Internship: x10 (Total hours: 300) - The internship is designed to develop students competency in Nutrition Research and is largely independent scholarship activity under supervision and located at an internship site including the research work area at Bond University. Students will be required to sign in and out to record attendance of a minimum of 300 hours over the semester.
Attendance and learning activities: Attendance is compulsory and is a part of competence. All work builds on the work of the previous days and weeks. Acceptable grounds for requesting the approval of absences include, but are not limited to, if the Student has: an illness, an accident, a family bereavement/funeral attendance, special religious occasions and representative sporting events at a state, national or international level (in accordance with Bond University policies). Late arrival or early departure from any teaching session without the demonstration of acceptable grounds and supporting documentation will be deemed to be an unplanned absence. Time missed during internships due to employment or personal engagements are not acceptable grounds for absence. Completion of the absence form and provision of supporting documentation (i.e. medical certificate, statutory declaration) should be forwarded to the Research Internships Coordinator via email. Attendance is monitored due to the need for completion of tasks and activities that certify completion of 20 weeks full-time equivalent of Research Internship 1and 2 (inclusive). Students must complete 300 hours of research work in a professional work setting as part of this internship. The following Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards are mapped to this subject – Domain 3: Research Practice - 3.1. The following ACEND core knowledge and competencies are mapped to this subject – KRDN 1.1, 1.2, 1.3; CRDN1.2, CRDN 1.4, CRDN 1.5, KRDN 2.1, CRDN 2.2, and CRDN 2.3, as well as three program specific competencies: 1. To contribute to the design of appropriate research projects. 2. To collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative research data. 3. To document and disseminate outcomes of research. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Greenhalgh, T. M., Bidewell, J., Crisp, E., Lambros, A., & Warland, J. (2020). Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health. 2nd ed., Wiley
- Pallant, J. (2020). SPSS survival manual¿: a step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS. 7th ed., Allen & Unwin
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | NUTR73-700 |
| Subject title: | Nutrition Research Internship 1 |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | September 2023 |
| Credit points: | 30.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Situated |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Attendance is compulsory and is a part of competence. All work builds on the work of the previous days and weeks. Acceptable grounds for requesting the approval of absences include, but are not limited to, if the Student has: an illness, an accident, a family bereavement/funeral attendance, special religious occasions and representative sporting events at a state, national or international level (in accordance with Bond University policies). Late arrival or early departure from any teaching session without the demonstration of acceptable grounds and supporting documentation will be deemed to be an unplanned absence. Time missed during internships due to employment or personal engagements are not acceptable grounds for absence. Completion of the absence form and provision of supporting documentation (i.e. medical certificate, statutory declaration) should be forwarded to the Research Internships Coordinator via email. Attendance is monitored due to the need for completion of tasks and activities that certify completion of 20 weeks full-time equivalent of Research Internship 1and 2 (inclusive). Students must complete 300 hours of research work in a professional work setting as part of this internship. The following Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards are mapped to this subject – Domain 3: Research Practice - 3.1. The following ACEND core knowledge and competencies are mapped to this subject – KRDN 1.1, 1.2, 1.3; CRDN1.2, CRDN 1.4, CRDN 1.5, KRDN 2.1, CRDN 2.2, and CRDN 2.3, as well as three program specific competencies: 1. To contribute to the design of appropriate research projects. 2. To collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative research data. 3. To document and disseminate outcomes of research. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a researchable nutrition and dietetics practice problem.
- Design and apply systematic review methods to a topic relevant to nutrition and dietetics.
- Plan, collect and manage qualitative and/or quantitative nutrition and dietetics-related data.
- Document and disseminate progress against a nutrition and dietetics research plan in a professional and scientific forum.
- Demonstrate ethical practice, leadership and management skills in the implementation of a nutrition and dietetics research project.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Thesis Component Short Report 1 (Individual submission) 500 words + tables, figures and appendices. Due Week 4 of the 10 week internship. Students will individually prepare a progress report for their systematic literature review that includes: Research question, search strategy (for your allocated database/s only), two critical appraisals of papers preliminarily included in the review (one as 1st reviewer, the other as 2nd reviewer with a summary of how disagreements were resolved). C Week 6 1,2,4 Thesis Component Short Report 2 (Individual Submission). Word limit: 1000 words for Part A and Part B, + tables, figures and appendices. Due Week 6 of the 10-week internship. Part 1: Systematic Lit Review progress report, including draft table of included studies, PRISMA flowchart plus SLR timeline with milestones for completion by end of internship. Part 2: 1-2 page background summarising the literature narratively reviewed for your original research topic (focus of Research Internship 2) C Week 8 1,3,4,5 Oral Pitch Research poster presentation (Individual) Preparation and presentation of a research poster, presenting the systematic literature review conducted during the internship. Poster will be in a format consistent with a professional conference (template provided). The poster will be presented in no more than 3 minutes, with 2 mins available for questions. C Week 10 4,5 Portfolio Evidence demonstrating sufficient progress against the learning outcomes to progress to Nutrition Research Internship 2 encompassing: research experience, fortnightly reflections on experiences, supervisor assessment, research documentation as provided in the portfolio templates. C Week 12 3,5 Thesis Component§ Draft manuscript (group submission) Word limit: according to selected journal guidelines A complete draft systematic review manuscript in its entirety (collaboratively written) in a format suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. C Week 12 1,2,3,4,5 - § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Thesis Component | Short Report 1 (Individual submission) 500 words + tables, figures and appendices. Due Week 4 of the 10 week internship. Students will individually prepare a progress report for their systematic literature review that includes: Research question, search strategy (for your allocated database/s only), two critical appraisals of papers preliminarily included in the review (one as 1st reviewer, the other as 2nd reviewer with a summary of how disagreements were resolved). | C | Week 6 | 1,2,4 |
| Thesis Component | Short Report 2 (Individual Submission). Word limit: 1000 words for Part A and Part B, + tables, figures and appendices. Due Week 6 of the 10-week internship. Part 1: Systematic Lit Review progress report, including draft table of included studies, PRISMA flowchart plus SLR timeline with milestones for completion by end of internship. Part 2: 1-2 page background summarising the literature narratively reviewed for your original research topic (focus of Research Internship 2) | C | Week 8 | 1,3,4,5 |
| Oral Pitch | Research poster presentation (Individual) Preparation and presentation of a research poster, presenting the systematic literature review conducted during the internship. Poster will be in a format consistent with a professional conference (template provided). The poster will be presented in no more than 3 minutes, with 2 mins available for questions. | C | Week 10 | 4,5 |
| Portfolio | Evidence demonstrating sufficient progress against the learning outcomes to progress to Nutrition Research Internship 2 encompassing: research experience, fortnightly reflections on experiences, supervisor assessment, research documentation as provided in the portfolio templates. | C | Week 12 | 3,5 |
| Thesis Component§ | Draft manuscript (group submission) Word limit: according to selected journal guidelines A complete draft systematic review manuscript in its entirety (collaboratively written) in a format suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. | C | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
- § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
This is an internship subject. Delivery and assessment is face to face.
Subject curriculum
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Original research project
Progress across a minimum of 10 weeks (full-time) in the knowledge, skills, and attributes that are important for effective practice in leading and implementing a research project in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
SLOs included
- Formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a researchable nutrition and dietetics practice problem.
- Design and apply systematic review methods to a topic relevant to nutrition and dietetics.
- Plan, collect and manage qualitative and/or quantitative nutrition and dietetics-related data.
- Document and disseminate progress against a nutrition and dietetics research plan in a professional and scientific forum.
- Demonstrate ethical practice, leadership and management skills in the implementation of a nutrition and dietetics research project.
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Systematic literature review
Collaboratively plan and complete a systematic literature review to synthesise existing evidence on a topic related to nutrition and dietetic practice.
SLOs included
- Formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a researchable nutrition and dietetics practice problem.
- Design and apply systematic review methods to a topic relevant to nutrition and dietetics.
- Plan, collect and manage qualitative and/or quantitative nutrition and dietetics-related data.
- Document and disseminate progress against a nutrition and dietetics research plan in a professional and scientific forum.
- Demonstrate ethical practice, leadership and management skills in the implementation of a nutrition and dietetics research project.