INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN AUDIOLOGY
AUD5IRA
2021
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.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAlicja Malicka
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will engage in a range of activities including lectures, independent research and assignments designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have passed at least one of the following subjects: (AUD5CAB, AUD5RHD, AUD5LSA, or AUD5ADA)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, All Year, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlicja Malicka
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 43
One 7.50 hours independent research per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
The independent research activities include but are not limited to: literature search, data collection, data analysis, write up etc. Please note that most of the activities are independent and no-contact.
LectureWeek: 10 - 43
Six 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 11 - 43
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Supervisor Supervision
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10-minute individual oral presentation (1000-word equivalent). The presentation will describe the proposed research project aims, literature review and proposed methodology. | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written thesis (10,000-word equivalent). Students are to prepare a written thesis in a format which is suitable for the discipline and the type of research undertaken. Students will be expected to communicate all aspects of their research clearly. | Other | Individual | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |