301320 (v.2) Research Preparation 372

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Individual Study:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	6945 (v.3) Speech Science and Data Analysis 272 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	301321 (v.2) Professional Issues 372
Syllabus:	Introduction to the advanced study of scientific methodology. Planning and designing research, advanced statistical techniques, philosophy of science, the role of research reviews, developing and writing research proposals.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Critically analyse research designs used in the human communication sciences. Analyse, evaluate and report on the current scientific status of a key area of research in the human communication sciences. Extend their ability to make and critically evaluate oral and written arguments relating to scientific discourse. Develop and write a research proposal for a small project which can be completed in the duration of one academic year.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Jenkins S., Price C.J. and Straker L., (1998), The Researching Therapist - A Practical Guide to Planning, Performing and Communicating Research, Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone. Keppel G., (1991), Design and Analysis - A Researcher's Handbook, 3rd ed., Englewood Cliffs, Prentice-Hall.
Unit Texts:	Lum C., (2002), Scientific Thinking in Speech and Language Therapy, London, Laurence Erlbaum
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Literature Review 50%, Research Proposal 50%, Class Presentation - Pass/Fail. A minimum of 50% in each graded assessment is required to pass the unit.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y