Independent Learning Project 09:15-09:30Welcome:John Hunt 09:30-10:00 OHS : Richard Szczepanski Ethics: Alix Magney 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-11:30Library : Kate Dunn 11:30-12:00Literature Review: Helen Farrell 12:00-12:30ILP Nuts & Bolts : John Hunt

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ILP Coordinator John Hunt Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW. Contact : Ph Room 507, 5 th Floor Wallace Wurth Building

ILP Administrative Assistant Joanna Tjojoatmodjo Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW. Contact : Ph

ILP Committee Members John Hunt Karen Gibson School of Medical Sciences Sally Nathan School of Public Health and Community Medicine Alan Spigelman St Vincent's Clinical School Zachary Steel School of Psychiatry Peter McCluskey South Western Sydney Clinical School James Brock Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute Gary Williams School of Women's & Children's Health

Independent Learning Project  ILP Yr students start April 7 -Yr students start May 19 _____________________ total _____________________

Independent Learning Project How long is the ILP?  3 courses of 8 Units of Credit each (ILP1, ILP2, ILP3)  Equivalent to 24 weeks of full time study spread over 32 weeks  ILP 2 is taken concurrently with “12 UOC -study from other Faculties”

ILP: Goals (Assessment Criteria) question the basis of current thinking in relation to medical and public health practice Retrieve literature on a topic Evaluate current knowledge Identify a problem in a field & understand and participate in the process of designing a scientific investigation Be aware of the ethical issues involved in medical research as applied to their area of study Critically evaluate data including the appropriate use and application of analytical procedures

 high level of satisfaction with the ILP (89% Highly satisfied/satisfied)  "valuable to the team” Comment: Examiner 1: I am astounded at the quality of the work I have seen in both projects. Their commitment and thoughtfulness and quality of presentations are what we expect from a good post graduate research student. ILP – feedback from supervisors

ILP – feedback from students supervisor's receptivity to student's point of view on the project level of comfort in asking questions access to resources/equipment for the project receiving "constructive feedback".

 students felt insufficiently prepared for the ILP  did not have a clear idea of what was expected of them ILP – feedback from students

Mr Richard Szczepanski  Occupational Health & Safety

Dr Alix Magney  Research and Ethics

Morning Tea

Kate Dunn  Library Resources

Helen Farrell  Writing a Literature Review

Part 2 - ILP: the nuts and bolts  Important dates  Roles and Responsibilities  Components  Assessment  ILP work contract

Independent Learning Project Roles and Responsibilities:  The day-to-day supervision, assessment and running of individual ILPs are responsibilities that are shared by students and project supervisors.

 Roles and responsibilities of the ILP student  To attend the ILP induction and OHS training as required.  To actively participate in the drafting of an ILP-work contract. This contract will include a time-line detailing the steps that will facilitate the successful completion of an ILP project. This will be documented, agreed to and signed by the student and the supervisor (original to be retained by the supervisor, a photocopy should be forwarded to the ILP administrator); amendments should be accompanied by explanatory notes that are initialled and dated (this need only be retained by the supervisor). A simple proforma will be provided for this task.  To maintain regular contact with the supervisor, identify and undertake measures aimed at resolving problems as they arise and meet deadlines.  To keep the supervisor informed as to the overall progress in the ILP so that the supervisor can make an informed assessment of your progress in the ILP.

 Roles and responsibilities of the ILP student  To provide draft and amended versions of the Literature Review for the supervisor to comment upon prior to submission of the final Literature Review.  To provide draft and amended versions of the Final Report for the supervisor to comment upon prior to submission of the Final Report.  To comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations relating to their environment and work practices.  To inform the ILP supervisor as soon as practicable of any accident, serious illness, emergency situation or similar circumstance affecting their progress in the ILP.  To notify the ILP supervisor and relevant UNSW administration of any unexpected/extended absence.  To actively participate in the collegial and scholarly activities particular to their environment. Such activities may include: research meetings, journal clubs and school seminars. A record of these activities should be recorded in the ILP Journal. This journal is to be viewed and signed by the ILP supervisor and student at their scheduled meeting.

Independent Learning Project How is the ILP assessed?  ILP 1 - Literature Review (3000 word) - Progress report (check list) (satisfactory/unsatisfactory)  ILP 2 - Supervisor’s report (check list) (satisfactory/unsatisfactory)  ILP 3 – Final Report (5000 word)  Supervisor Grade (40% of final mark)  Examiner Grade (60% of final mark)

Literature Review  In order to achieve a satisfactory grade in the literature review, the student must demonstrate an active and timely engagement in the preparation, editing and review of the literature review. Late submissions will be referred to the ILP committee for further consideration.

Progress Report: ILP-2  students are expected to actively participate in the collegial activities and make appropriate and timely progress in all aspects of their ILP projects.  Participation in collegial activities and progress in the project shall be reviewed at regular, preferably weekly, meetings between the supervisor and student. At these meeting the supervisor should review and sign the ILP Journal – this journal may be requested by the ILP committee when determining the final grade.

Final Report: ILP-3  A collaborative process, of review and editing.  in the form of a research paper (maximum 5000 words, excluding references, figure legends and tables).  The format of the report will match the format of papers in their area of research.  The final report must be submitted electronically (eMed) as single document (<10Mb) that contains all text and figures. No supporting document will be accepted.

 Fail (< 50%):  The student has:  not reviewed the literature with any degree of competence, retelling other sources with inadequate analysis or development of an argument,  not engaged with the project or applied themselves for the required time period of the ILP (i.e. equivalent of 24 weeks full-time research),  not met deadlines in a timely manner,  performed or analysed the research poorly,  shown little or no understanding of the project and is unable to effectively communicate the results, or answer questions concerning the research.  Pass (50-65%):  The student has:  demonstrated a relatively superficial or limited understanding of the core aspects of the topic,  reviewed the literature competently,  usually met deadlines,  engaged with the project in an adequate but superficial manner,  displayed some ability to communicate aspects of the study,  one or two aspects may not be well done but the overall result is still satisfactory.  Credit (65-74%):  In addition to meeting the criteria for a pass grade, the student has:  applied themselves diligently to the project and was successful in completing the tasks set,  shown evidence of critical analysis,  met all deadlines in a timely manner,  communicated clearly and effectively.  Distinction (75- 84%):  The student has performed well in all areas of the project. This level of performance involves all of the characteristics of a credit performance but also:  a degree of originality, creativity, or depth of thought and understanding,  the student demonstrates abstract thinking, or the ability to take an idea or an application into a new context, understand the demands of that context and make modifications,  demonstrates a superior understanding of the relevant literature with a clear synthesis of ideas,  can answer questions regarding the project intelligently and with insight.  High Distinction (85-100%):  The student performance has matched that required for a distinction AND  the research is substantial and represents an original contribution to the field,  has shown initiative and an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the project,  has shown characteristics of a maturing independent researcher, suggesting new avenues of research or redefining the questions being asked,  has taken a lead role in attempts to publish the results (if appropriate).  Grading Criteria for the Final Supervisor’s Report

Late Final Report: ILP-3  penalty for late submissions is 2% per calendar day  Max 25 days, then mark awarded will be absent/fail  May apply for special consideration  Committee may waive penalty

ILP-Work Contract This form is to be completed by the supervisor & the student. Once all sections are complete, the contract must be signed and dated by the ILP supervisor, student and head of School / Unit / Institute. A signed copy of this completed contract must be forwarded to ILP administrator c/o the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine, 2052 (or faxed to )

ILP-Work Contract

Anticipated Absences of Supervisor: Anticipated Absences of Student: all ILP students are entitled to UNSW sessional recesses: one during July, and the other, in December prior to the start of the summer teaching period - Students are advised to discuss the specific demands of their project when planning the exact timing of their recess, some degree of flexibility should be entertained as long as the overall commitment is consistent with 16 weeks full- time plus 16 weeks part-time.. ILP Work Contract

Extent and timing of student / supervisor interactions: Your answer should include an indication of the face-to-face contact hours per week, the extent of assistance provided and a proposed time for regular (preferably weekly) meeting. Weekly meeting should be regarded as an opportunity to review how the project is progressing and the level of participation in collegial activities. Both the student and supervisor should sign the student journal at these meeting (see below).

Participation in collegial activities (ILP Journal): Students should participate in at least one such activity (eg. Departmental seminars, journal clubs, discussion groups) per week, participation is to be recorded in a journal entry that includes brief notes (~1/3 page) indicating the date, time and content discussed. This journal should be signed by the supervisor at each of the scheduled meetings. A dated ILP journal will be provided to all students, this journal may be requested when reviewing the progression of a student. ILP Work Contract

Resources and facilities available for the project: (eg. specific tools, equipment, desk space, databases, software, computing or other such facilities necessary for the successful completion of the project). ILP Work Contract

Have all practicable measures been put in place to inform the students of their occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities. Although the principle responsibility for OHS lies with the ILP supervisor, all students will, as part of the ILP induction process, be introduced to the legislative framework and the application of UNSW OHS guidelines. A copy of the UNSW guidelines will be supplied to each student, project specific instructions must be provided by the supervisor. (note - FORM to be completed and returned with ILP contract) ILP Work Contract

ILP Journal  Attendance at regular meeting with supervisor (both parties)  Participation in collegial activities, (who, when, what - brief notes)  Documentation of issues relating to the project and their resolution. (Agreed course of action and outcomes)

Special Consideration for Illness or Misadventure affecting Assessments  Inform your supervisor  Inform the ILP coordinator  Complete the special considerations form and hand it to student services.  SpecialConsideration.html

Faculty of Medicine Student Affairs Coordinator: Dr Suzie Allman Dr Suzie Allman support and assistance - academic progress, study and any personal or health concerns. independent and confidential advice advocate for students in their interaction with the Faculty.

GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE (COURSEWORK) STUDENTS - UNSW Document

Independent Learning Project Who to contact?  John Hunt ILP Coordinator 

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