Study Proposal Qualitive Studies Assessment

This assessment involves the development of a primary research proposal.

Topic:

How do patients undergoing haemodialysis experience and cope with the restrictions related to diet, fluid intake, and lifestyle changes?

• Describe and implement the process of evidence-based practice using case scenarios.
• Identify and evaluate the use of different methodologies and research designs in healthcare research.
• Analyse strategies to achieve rigour and address the impact of bias.
• Design and present a research proposal to answer the stated question.
• Identify, apply and defend the use of appropriate strategies for collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data within specific methodological frameworks.
• Identify and analyse the principles of ethical research conduct and discuss their application in practice. 

Students will be asked to construct a proposal for a hypothetical research project Structure of the research proposal, please ensure each of the below sections are covered in your research proposal:

1. Abstract
2. Introduction including background, and clear problem statement.
3. Synthesis of existing research evidence to demonstrate justification for the study
4. Study aims and hypothesis (when appropriate)
5. Study design
6. Study Setting
7. Sampling strategy (detail recruitment methods, sampling method including inclusion/exclusion criteria of participants, sample size)
8. Data collection methods (describe how data will be collected e.g. by who, including instruments/approaches)
9. Data management & analysis
10. Rigour
11. Consumer involvement
12. Ethical considerations (highlight any potential ethical issues and how they will be handled). 
13. Significance (describe the importance, relevance, and potential impact of your proposed study on knowledge, practice, or society)
14. Timeline
15. Referencing
16. Appendix 

Grading criteria

• Abstract (5%)

Abstract succinctly and accurately summarise the proposed research with an appropriate weighting of each element

• Introduction including background and context and statement of problem (10%)

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic's relevance and effectively sets the context. Provides a concise, focused, and clear statement of the research problem/question.

• Synthesis of existing research evidence to demonstrate justification for the study (10%)

Sophisticated analysis and critique and excellent synthesis. Powerful argument for proposed research

• Study aims and hypothesis (when appropriate) (5%)

Aims, hypothesis clear, focused and innovative

• Methodology & Methods: Study design (5%)

Research design/ methodology appropriate to aim, fully described and justified

Methodology & Methods: Study setting, participants sampling strategy, recruitment and sample size (10%)

Study setting, Sampling strategy, including recruitment methods, sample size and eligibility criteria are precisely defined and excellently described

• Methodology & Methods: Data collection methods (10%)

Data collection methods, including use of techniques and instruments, are precisely defined and excellently described.

• Methodology & Methods: Data management & analysis (10%)

Complete and accurate plan for management & analysis of the data consistent with proposed methodology

• Research rigour (5%)

Issues of validity/rigour analysed and appropriately addressed in line with methodology

• Ethical considerations (10%)

Ethical issues are precisely identified and excellently contextualised and applied to the research scenario.

• Significance (5%)

The significance of the research is exceptional, highlighting the potential for ground breaking contributions to the field and significant impact on theory, practice, or policy

• Timeline (5%)

Realistic timeline not exceeding allocated time. Includes clear and well-developed GANTT chart

• Writing clarity (5%)

Proposal is of a very high standard; formatting and structure of the proposal of a very high standard.

• Referencing (5%)

Excellent range of primary and secondary sources; citations and references; all relevant articles cited and referenced appropriately

Can I write a proposal for a study to be conducted overseas

Unfortunately, due to logistical challenges, the answer to your question is no. These challenges include obtaining ethics approval from the host country, translating questionnaires or interviews into English, lack of control over the recruitment process by the supervisors, the necessity to travel to the host country for data collection, and the associated risks (which are not typically anticipated at the master's level). Therefore, we require all master's by research students to conduct their research in Australia.

Presentation requirements:

Word limit: 4000 (±10%)

• Pages should be numbered in the bottom right corner
• Student ID number should be in the footer of each page.
• Submitted assignments must be submitted in WORD format.
• Size 11 or 12 point font should be used.
• Font style should be Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial.
• Assessments should be presented using double (or 1.5) line spacing.
• Students must save as their assignment as Student ID
• Provide one reference list using APA 7th edition format, for all literature cited in the assignment.
• All in-text references count in the word count. Reference list is excluded from word count (refer to Word Count Guidelines Policy).
• Students need to complete the university declaration on submission.
• There is no requirement for title page.
• Use the worksheet below to write your critical appraisal.

Brief of Assessment Requirements 

You are required to produce an individual, 4,000-word (±10%) research proposal that investigates how patients undergoing haemodialysis experience and cope with restrictions related to diet, fluid intake, and lifestyle changes, and to demonstrate the process of evidence-based practice through case scenarios. The submission must be in Microsoft Word, formatted to the university specifications (Times New Roman/Calibri/Arial, size 11–12, double or 1.5 line spacing), include page numbers (bottom right), and have your Student ID in the footer of every page. All in-text citations count toward the word limit; the reference list (APA 7th) does not. Research must be conducted within Australia (overseas research is not permitted). The proposal must cover the following sections:

• Abstract (succinct summary of study elements)

• Introduction & Background (context, problem statement)

• Synthesis of Existing Evidence (literature review and justification)

• Study Aims & Hypotheses (where appropriate)

• Study Design (methodology justification)

• Study Setting

• Sampling Strategy (recruitment methods, inclusion/exclusion criteria, sample size rationale)

• Data Collection Methods (who collects data, instruments, procedures)

• Data Management & Analysis (storage, analytic techniques for quantitative/qualitative data)

• Rigour (strategies to ensure validity/trustworthiness and address bias)

• Consumer Involvement (patient/public engagement)

• Ethical Considerations (identified issues and mitigation strategies)

• Significance (impact on knowledge, practice, policy)

• Timeline (GANTT chart)

• References (APA 7)

• Appendix (instruments, consent forms, case scenarios, recruitment flyers)

Assessment will be graded against precise criteria (weighting shown in your brief) including clarity of abstract, depth of literature synthesis, methodological appropriateness, sampling precision, data collection and analysis plans, rigour, ethics, significance, timeline realism, writing clarity, and referencing quality.

How the Academic Mentor Approached & Guided the Student 

1. Initial briefing & compliance check

• Clarify scope & constraints: Mentor reviewed the research question, word limit (4,000 ±10%), Australian-only data collection requirement, submission rules (formatting, Student ID in footer, page numbering), and ethics expectations for master’s level.

• Define deliverable: Agreed the final product would be a fundable, ethics-ready research proposal ready for supervisor review and HREC (Human Research Ethics Committee) submission (if required).

2. Framing the problem & writing the Introduction

• Context building: Mentor asked the student to map epidemiological context (haemodialysis prevalence, dietary/fluid restrictions, psychosocial impact) and identify gaps in Australian literature.

• Problem statement: Coached on making a concise, testable problem statement linking patient experience to outcomes (adherence, QoL, hospital readmissions).

3. Literature synthesis and evidence justification

• Search strategy: Mentor provided a focused search checklist (databases, search terms, inclusion/exclusion for evidence), and demonstrated how to synthesize rather than summarize grouping studies by theme (dietary adherence, fluid management, coping strategies, psychosocial interventions).

• Evidence gap identification: Helped the student highlight methodological limitations in existing studies (small samples, cross-sectional designs, weak qualitative depth), justifying the proposed mixed-methods approach.

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