RESEARCH PROJECT PART B

OCT5RBB

2014

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject forms one part of a two subject sequence with OCT5RBA. These subjects have a combined assessment. Students are required to conduct an empirical research project and submit a 20,000 word thesis in the field of occupational therapy. A critical appraisal of the relevant literature must be included. Supervision is provided by staff with clinical and research expertise. This subject includes online support materials.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Ellie Fossey

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: OCT5RBA and minimum grade of 70% in OCT5PRD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	The project supervisor will discuss suitable readings based on the research topic with the student.	Recommended	N/A	N/A

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ellie Fossey

Class requirements

Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence and delivered via face-to-face.
"Regular consultations with supervisor every 2-4 weeks, and presentation at postgraduate colloquium research seminars."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
one 20,000-word thesis.	Hurdle requirement: presentation of completed research project at postgraduate colloquium seminar. The written component of this assessment is for OCT5RBA and OCT5RBB combined.	100

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day