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<p>This course aims to consolidate students’ skills in research principles and methods in Speech Pathology in a health- related topic. It includes the ability to work in a professional learning team and to formulate effective questions, conduct effective literature searches, critically appraise research and determine the applicability of identified research to Speech Pathologists' practice. Students will be provided with a practice scenario to develop a proposal for the review of the research in an health-related area of speech pathology.</p>
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<p>Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), FedUni STRETCH Reconciliation Action Plan (2019-2022), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this course</p>
<p>Content - Items:Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Evidence based practice</li>
<li>Researching and appraising literature</li>
<li>Using bibliographical software such as EndNote</li>
<li>Critical appraisal tool Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts</li>
<li>Formulating clinical/practice questions</li>
<li>Developing a search strategy</li>
<li>Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</li>
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Unit description
<p>This course aims to consolidate students’ skills in research principles and methods in Speech Pathology in a health- related topic. It includes the ability to work in a professional learning team and to formulate effective questions, conduct effective literature searches, critically appraise research and determine the applicability of identified research to Speech Pathologists' practice. Students will be provided with a practice scenario to develop a proposal for the review of the research in an health-related area of speech pathology.</p>
Unit content
<p>Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), FedUni STRETCH Reconciliation Action Plan (2019-2022), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this course</p> <p>Content - Items:Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Evidence based practice</li> <li>Researching and appraising literature</li> <li>Using bibliographical software such as EndNote</li> <li>Critical appraisal tool Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts</li> <li>Formulating clinical/practice questions</li> <li>Developing a search strategy</li> <li>Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061707 - Speech Pathology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp4011">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPHS2102" target="_blank">NHPHS2102</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed EDBSP4011</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Summarise the steps and process for conducting practice-based projects</p>
K2
<p>Conduct a systematic search of academic literature and contribute to the construction of a literature review on a professional practice topic</p>
S1
<p>Formulate a clinical/practice question related to Speech Pathologists' practice</p>
S2
<p>Search and identify relevant research evidence to inform an intervention or project concept</p>
S3
<p>Present an overview of academic literature orally in a clear, coherent and interesting manner</p>
A1
<p>Critically appraise research and evaluate applicability to Speech Pathologists' practice</p>
A2
<p>Prepare a written appraisal of literature on a clinical/practice topic</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Develop and articulate research proposal from provided scenario</p>
<p>Response to scenario</p>
<p>10-20</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3
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<p>Present review of literature</p>
<p>Group oral presentation</p>
<p>20-40</p>
K2, S1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Critical appraisal of reviewed literature</p>
<p>Written Assignment - literature review</p>
<p>40-60</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061707 - Speech Pathology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp4011">View unit fees</a>
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