oct5rba research project part a
RESEARCH PROJECT PART A
OCT5RBA
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject forms part of a two subject sequence with OCT5RBB. 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 also includes online support materials.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorLeeanne Carey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites minimum grade of 70% in OCT5PRD
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 | The project supervisor will discuss suitable readings based on the research topic, with the student. | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Research, justify and apply established methods to design and conduct a small-scale research project relevant to current knowledge in the field of study
- Activities:
- Practice and implement relevant research recuitment, data collection and analytic techniques with guidance of thesis supervisor(s)
02. Analyse, evaluate and apply knowledge about the ethical considerations in human research to design and conduct a small-scale research project
- Activities:
- Completion of applicable human research ethics application and reporting requirements with thesis supervisor(s)
03. Critically appraise and synthesize theoretical and research literature relevant to defining the research issue/problem and its significance
- Activities:
- Preparing drafts of literature review, and working through drafts with thesis supervisor(s)
04. Critically reflect on, synthesize and effectively communicate the rationale, implementation and results of a small-scale research project
- Activities:
- Oral presentation of completed research
05. Critically evaluate and report the conduct a small-scale research project, its outcomes and implications for occupational therapy practice and/or practice in written form
- Activities:
- Preparation of research report in thesis format
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeeanne Carey
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 OCTRBB combined. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeeanne Carey
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 OCTRBB combined. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |