SPTH4440
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
SPTH4210 and SPTH4440 together form the Research Component required for the awarding of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology degree with graded honours. Entry into SPTH4440 is competitive based on academic performance across previous 2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses. Students accepted into SPTH4440 will develop, conduct and report on a major research project under the supervision of academic staff in the Discipline of Speech Pathology.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Independently identify, collect, critique and synthesise information at an advanced level to provide a basis for research aims and questions.
2. Develop and conduct a scientific research project which is theoretically and methodologically sound and addresses a pertinent issue in the field of Speech Pathology.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to manage ethical issues in Speech Pathology research.
4. Report on research project in a manner consistent with academic and professional standards.
Content
Details of the available Honours research projects will be released in the semester preceding student's enrollment in SPTH4210.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [12318].
Assumed knowledge
All 1000, 2000, 3000 level courses and SPTH4210 Research Review are assumed knowledge for SPTH4440
Assessment items
Thesis: Thesis
Presentation: Ethics clearance and Presentation (ungraded)
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- This 20-unit Graded Honours course involves self-directed learning (e.g., reading/writing/studying/appraising/analysing/researching etc.), student project, presentation, individual meetings with supervisor/s, meetings with course coordinator etc.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- This 20-unit Graded Honours course involves self-directed learning (e.g., reading/writing/studying/appraising/analysing/researching etc.), student project, presentation, individual meetings with supervisor/s, meetings with course coordinator etc.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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