INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN AUDIOLOGY

AUD5IRA

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

Research in audiology is a rapidly progressing field which translates into changes in clinical practice. Audiologists require a strong grasp of how to search for evidence in the literature to inform their own clinical practice. This subject will provide students with the knowledge of how clinical decisions can be based on valid and reliable evidence, with particular reference to a chosen area of interest within the field of audiology. Learning in this subject will be assessed through an individually written thesis and a research project. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Alicja Malicka

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: AUD5ADA OR AUD5LSA OR AUD5RHD OR AUD5CAB

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically evaluate and critique the literature in the field of Audiology

02. Design, implement and disseminate an independently directed research study of relevance to the field of audiology.

03. Generate and address answerable evidence-based hypotheses of relevance to the field of Audiology.

04. Communicate complex concepts regarding the validity of scientific evidence and clinical applicability/potential for change in clinical practice.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 11-45, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alicja Malicka

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 11 - 45
One 0.50 hour supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 45 and delivered via blended.
Supervisor Supervision

TutorialWeek: 11 - 45
Six 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
A3: Written assignment: 10,000 word thesis dissertation (includes tables, references, A1 and A2)Draft providing formative assessment - students are expected to incorporate comments into final thesis	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
A2: Written assignment: 2,000 word literature reviewDraft providing formative assessment - students are expected to incorporate comments into final thesis.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
A1: Written assignment: 1,500 word methods	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3