303647 (v.3) Research Proposal Preparation 602

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: Of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health sciences or social sciences discipline.

Syllabus:

Through individual supervision, select a research question and develop a research proposal, including electronic and print searches, selective review and critique of literature, selection of research design to fit the research paradigm and ethical considerations.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Under the supervision of a member of academic staff, develop a research question. Critique and evaluate the literature relevant to a research question. Synthesize the current state of knowledge in a comprehensive written report. Argue the significance, importance and feasibility of a proposed research project. Select a scientifically valid research methodology (design, sampling, recruitment, collection data and analysis) and apply it to a research question. Identify the ethical and legal considerations inherent in a research question.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

DePoy E. and Gitlin L.N., (1998), Developing a Knowledge Base Through Review of Literature, Introduction to Research - Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, (2), 46-60, St Louis, Mosby. Bradford-Hill A.B., (1965), The Environment and Disease -Association and Causation - Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine, 58, 295 - 300. Jenkins S., Price C.J. and Straker L., (1998), The Research Process, The Researching Therapist - A Practical Guide to Planning, Performing and Communicating Research, 3 - 7, New York, Churchill Livingstone. Minchielo V., Sullivan G., Greenwood K. and Axford R., (eds.), (1999), Handbook for Research Methods in Health Sciences, Australia, Addison- Wesley Longman. National Health and Research Council, (1999), Part 1, General methods, How to Review the Evidence - Systematic Identification and Review of the Scientific Literature, 9 - 37. Portney L.G. and Watkins M.P., (2000), Ethical Issues in Clinical Research, Foundations for Clinical Research - Application to Practice,2, 33 - 45, New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Style Manual, (2002), Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service, 6th ed.. Strunk W. and White E.B., (1972), The Elements of Style, New York, McMillian.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Research proposal Pass/Fail. This is by pass/fail assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Summer Period	Y