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<p>This unit supports students in developing knowledge and skills in the conceptualisation, design and planning of a research project in an health-related topic. Students will consolidate their skills in searching and appraising relevant academic and/or grey literature in order to undertake an initial scope of the current knowledge regarding a contemporary Speech Pathology practice issue. They will then use these findings as a foundation on which to design and develop a research project and construct a research proposal.</p>
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<p>Evidence based practice Researching and appraising literature Using bibliographical software such as Endnote Critical appraisal tool Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts Formulating clinical/practice questions Developing a search strategy Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</p>
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<p>This unit supports students in developing knowledge and skills in the conceptualisation, design and planning of a research project in an health-related topic. Students will consolidate their skills in searching and appraising relevant academic and/or grey literature in order to undertake an initial scope of the current knowledge regarding a contemporary Speech Pathology practice issue. They will then use these findings as a foundation on which to design and develop a research project and construct a research proposal.</p>
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<p>Evidence based practice Researching and appraising literature Using bibliographical software such as Endnote Critical appraisal tool Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts Formulating clinical/practice questions Developing a search strategy Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</p>
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/heasp4111">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 "EDBSP4111"</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>Identify and refine a research topic relevant to contemporary speech pathology theory and practice;</p>
K2
<p>Examine research methodologies and associated methods, in order to identify a research approach that aligns effectively with a study question</p>
S1
<p>Search and identify relevant research evidence to inform research</p>
S2
<p>Develop and communicate a comprehensive proposal justifying the rationale, underpinning methodology, data collection and analysis processes for a contemporary research topic</p>
A1
<p>Critically appraise research evidence, identify gap in the literature, and determine how new knowledge can promote best practice in speech pathology</p>
A2
<p>Apply ethical considerations to proposed research</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Critical appraisal of reviewed literature</p>
<p>Written assignment</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
S1, A1
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<p>Present ethical issues and overview of ethical application on research topic</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
A2
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<p>Develop a research proposal</p>
<p>Written assignment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, S2
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/heasp4111">View unit fees</a>
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