SPTH4210
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Acquire, critique, interpret and integrate knowledge from different sources (including contemporary theory, empirical research evidence etc.) with regard to theoretical and clinical validity, and methodology (strengths and limitations).
2. Identify, select and describe an area of research relevant to speech pathology practice with potential for further research (i.e., research question/gap/direction).
3. Argue for a methodologically feasible research question, gap, or direction.
4. Present and defend a logical argument in a professional manner.
Content
- Review of the research development process including obtaining support, clearances, and eventual dissemination
- Identifying and defining research problems
- Critical appraisal
- Interpreting data
- Ethical conduct in research
- Drafting and finalisng documentation of a research/literature review
- Presentation of a research direction
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [12318].
Assumed knowledge
All core SPTH courses at 1000, 2000, and 3000 levels in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, PSYC1010, PSYC1020, STAT1070 or STAT1020
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Research proposal
Presentation: Oral Presentation and line of argument outline
Written Assignment: Online feedback and discussion
Literature Review: Final Research Review
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- Online delivery - Canvas. Discussion Forums, Self-directed learning, Student Projects
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- Online delivery - Canvas. Discussion Forums, Self-directed learning, Student Projects
Course outline
- SPTH4210 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 244.8 KB)
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