oct5hrs honours research project
HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT
OCT5HRS
2014
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
This subject builds on earlier research subjects (HLT2IEP: Integrating Evidence into Practice & OCT5RDO: Research Design in Occupational Therapy) to enable honours students to gain advanced skills relating to the design and conduct of research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods applicable to the occupational therapy discipline. The research can involve a clinical case study, survey or another design using accepted methodologies or, a theory paper and is presented as a dissertation (this incorporates an introduction, a literature review, completed manuscript and discussion). The study should have the potential to contribute to knowledge in the discipline. In conjunction with the supervisor(s), students conduct the research following ethics approval from La Trobe University Human Ethics and/or external Ethics Committees according to the proposal developed in OCT5RDO. Student involvement includes attendance and participation in seminars, supervision and progress presentations.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn Unsworth
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed OCT5RDO and enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHHOT, HZHHOB Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (Hons), HMHOT, HMHOTB Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (Hons), SZPSHO Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (Hons)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHHOT, HZHHOB, HMOHOT, HMHOTB, SZPSHO
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foundations of clinical research: applications to practice | Recommended | Portney, L G & Watkins, M P 2009 | 3RD EDN, PEARSON/PRENTICE HALL, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Week 06-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Unsworth
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 06 - 23
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours face to face supervision and 50-hours supervised individual research"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation examination. Formal exam of thesis by 2 examiners not involved with the project. Written feedback from by both examiners provided within 6wks of submission, using a prepared format. | 90 |
| Dissertation presentation | Dissertation presentation. Written feedback will be provided on the same day as the presentation using a prepared format, with tick boxes and open text spaces. | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 06-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Unsworth
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 06 - 23
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours face to face supervision and 50-hours supervised individual research"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation examination. Formal exam of thesis by 2 examiners not involved with the project. Written feedback from by both examiners provided within 6wks of submission, using a prepared format. | 90 |
| Dissertation presentation | Dissertation presentation. Written feedback will be provided on the same day as the presentation using a prepared format, with tick boxes and open text spaces. | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 06-47, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Unsworth
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 06 - 47
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours face to face supervision and 50-hours supervised individual research"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation examination. Formal exam of thesis by 2 examiners not involved with the project. Written feedback from by both examiners provided within 6wks of submission, using a prepared format. | 90 |
| Dissertation presentation | Dissertation presentation. Written feedback will be provided on the same day as the presentation using a prepared format, with tick boxes and open text spaces. | 10 |