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SPTH4210

Research Review

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

On-Line from CallaghanSemester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Students' prior learning of research methodology is reviewed in the context of speech pathology clinical research. Students review the current theoretical and empirical research literature in order to argue for a specific research question or direction for further research.

Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Interpret and critique theoretical and empirical research literature with regard to - theoretical and clinical validity, and methodology.
2. Identify and select a worthwhile area with potential for further research.
3. Define an answerable and methodologically feasible research question or direction.
4. Present and defend a logical argument verbally and in writing, in a professional manner.
Content
Review of the research development process
Defining and planning research problems
Critique
Interpreting data
Research ethics
Funding research
Drafting and final documentation of research
Verbal presentation of research
Publishing research
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
All core SPTH courses at 1000 and 2000 level in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, PSYC1010, PSYC1020, STAT 1070
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Forums
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Assignment - Written research review & final proposal (4000 words) 45%

Assignment - research proposal (500 words) 10%

Assignment - Preliminary literature review 20%
Other: (please specify)
Presentation and contribution to online discussion - 25%
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables