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HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR5HRP
2015
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
In the preceding subject, POR5NAT Negotiated Advanced Topics, students developed a proposal for a research project covering: identification of a clinically important question, systematic review of the literature, method design and ethics application. In this subject students will execute their research proposal and, in doing so, develop experience with project planning, subject recruitment, obtaining informed consent, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of the results and dissemination of their findings through preparation of a journal-ready manuscript and oral presentation. Students will work closely with an experienced researcher who will supervise their progress and provide advice as they work through the project. Upon successful completion of the subject, students will have the ability to work relatively independently, to undertake a research project suitable for publication and presentation.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Dillon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR5NAT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Successfully manage a research project. (a) Develop a project management plan to ensure key stages are completed in time. (c) Adapt plans to manage setbacks or delays such that important tasks can still be completed on time. (d) Liaising effectively with a wide variety of people - participants, laboratory staff and research supervisors. (e) Managing meetings - preparation of agenda and minutes. (f) Organise room bookings, equipment and personnel to conduct experiments. (g) Manage the requirements of ethics including: reporting of adverse events, storage of consent forms and annual reporting of progress or finalisation.
- Activities:
- Manuscript. Oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Recruit participants, obtain informed consent, as well as, collect high-quality data. (a) Recruit participants and obtain consent in accordance with the research method. (b) Set up the physical space and equipment, as appropriate for the research project, and ensure it functions correctly. (c) Collect data in accordance with the research method. (d) Maintain experimental records, including, log books, diaries, consent forms and data in a variety of forms (eg. audio, paper, electronic spreadsheets).
- Activities:
- Manuscript. Oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Communication(Communication)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
03. Analyse data and clearly and succinctly present your observations, making accurate interpretations that address the research question. (a) Manipulate data to transform and prepare 'raw data' ready for descriptive and inferential analysis. (b) Undertake descriptive and inferential analysis appropriate to the type of data and research question. (c) Interpret results and make accurate inferences that answer the research question. (d) Clearly and succinctly present your observations and interpretations within the context of previous research and limitations of the method. (e) Make reasonable recommendations for clinical practice, based on the research findings.
- Activities:
- Manuscript. Oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Disseminate research in various ways typical for a professional audience. (a) Prepare a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal in accordance with the specific requirements of the journal. (b) Prepare and deliver an oral presentation appropriate for a discipline conference.
- Activities:
- Manuscript. Oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Communication(Communication)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Dillon
Class requirements
Supervised Research
One 525.0 hours supervised research per study period and delivered via blended.
"450-525 hours of work, including supervised and independent learning, as negotiated with each student and documented on their individual learning contract."
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal (equiv to 3,500 words). | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 20-minute oral presentation (equiv to 1,000 words). | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |