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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.
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Research proposal Pass/Fail. This is by pass/fail assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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