hcs5rdc research design
RESEARCH DESIGN IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SWALLOWING
HCS5RDC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will build on their foundation knowledge about research design, statistics and evidence based practice. Students will apply their knowledge to designing and writing a research protocol. Students design a robust, feasible study that may be implemented and then written up as a thesis in HCS5HDA, HCS5HDB (following year). Students gain practical experience of designing and presenting a novel research study, under close supervision of an academic staff member. Students also develop skills in structuring a logical argument, writing clearly and analysing data and in the oral presentation of a research proposal.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Oates
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HCS4RSP & HCS5EPS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students are required to obtained a B average for all 3rd (or Masters Year 1) subjects and a B grade or higher for HCS4RSP.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foundations of clinical research - applications to practice | Recommended | Portney, L & Watkins, M 2009 | 3RD EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, NEW JERSEY. |
| Readings | Handbook for allied health researchers | Recommended | Perry A, Morris M, & Cotton S. 2009 | MENZIES FOUNDATION, AUSTRALIA, EAST MELBOURNE. |
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