hcs5hdb honours degree thesis b
HONOURS DEGREE THESIS B
HCS5HDB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject is part two of a two-subject sequence that prepares students to contribute to the evidence base for the discipline of speech pathology. In this subject, students learn to contribute to the evidence base of designing, implementing and writing up a research project in collaboration with a research supervisor. Students also develop the advanced conceptual, theoretical and conceptual knowledge and skills to enable them to undertake clinical research during their professional careers and to gain experience in presenting research to an audience of peers and academics in the field of human communication sciences.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Oates
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have attained at least a B Grade average across HCS5TIM, HCS55ASP, HCS5RDC and at least a B grade for HCS5RDC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foundations of clinical research: applications to practice | Recommended | Portney, LG and Watkins, M P 2009 | 3RD EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY. |
| Readings | In-depth interviewing: principles, techniques, analysis | Recommended | Minichiello, V, Aroni, R, Hays, D 2008 | 6TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY. |
| Readings | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association | Recommended | American Psychological Association 2010 2010 | 6TH EDN, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON DC. |
| Readings | Research methods in health: foundations for evidence-based practice | Recommended | Liamputtong, P (ed) 2010 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE. |
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