hcs5hda honours degree thesis a
HONOURS DEGREE THESIS A
HCS5HDA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject is part one of a 2-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 by designing, implementing and writing up a research project in collaboration with a research supervisor. They 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 science.
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 a B grade average across HCS5TIM, HCS5ASP, HCS5RDC and at least a B grade for HC5RDC.
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 | Foundation of clinical research. Applications to practice | Recommended | Portney, L. & Wilkins, M. (2009) | 3RD EDN, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION |
| Readings | Handbook for allied health researchers | Recommended | Perry, A., Morris, M., Cotton, S. (2009) | EAST MELBOURNE: MENZIES FOUNDATION |
| Readings | In-depth interviewing: Principles, techniques, analysis | Recommended | Minichiello, V., Aroni, R., Hays, D. (2008) | 6TH EDN, SYDNEY: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association | Recommended | Washington DC (2010) | 6TH EDN, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION . |
| Readings | Research methods for nursing and health science | Recommended | Minichiello, V., Sullian, G., Greenwood, K., Axford, R. (2004) | 2ND EDN, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Reserch methods in health: Foundations for evidence-based practice | Recommended | Liamputtong, P. (Ed). (2010). | MELBOURNE: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | SPSS Survival Manual | Recommended | Pallant, J. (2011) | 4TH EDN, CROWS NEST, NSW: ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Using multivariate statistics | Recommended | Tabachnik, B.G. & Fidell, L.S. (2012) | 6TH EDN, BOSTON, M.A.: PEARSON EDUCATION |
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