Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Critical evaluation of occupational therapy theory. Examination of four specific research methodologies appropriate to practice settings. A systematic review of the literature in an area of professional practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Critically appraised the profession's philosophy, theories, models, frames of reference and values. Selected appropriate research methodologies and related data collection techniques suitable foroccupational therapy practice research. Critically and systematically reviewed the literature on a relevant clinical question. Communicated findings of the literature review. |
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: | De Vaus D.A., (1995), Surveys in Social Research, 4th ed., St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Grbich C., (1999), Qualitative Research in Health - An Introduction, St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Silverman D., (2000), Doing Qualitative Research - A Practical Handbook, London, SAGE. |
Unit Texts: | Portney L.G. and Watkins M.P., (2000), 2nd ed., Foundations of Clinical Research Applications to Practice, New Jersey, Prenctice-Hall Incorporated. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 25%, Assignment 1 25%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61703 Occupational Therapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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