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<p>This is the first part (Part A) in a two-part Honours Research unit chain. Within this unit chain students will work independently (with supervision) in completing a research project relevant to a contemporary speech pathology theory or practice issues on a health-related topic. In enacting their research project, students will be required to demonstrate a solid understanding of their research methodology as well as strong organisational and planning skills. In this unit, students will develop a research project with an appropriate methodology to examine an identified research question. They will integrate and communicate research design orally, in a manner accessible to and engaging for a target audience and respond effectively to colleagues and examiners' questions and critique regarding research design.</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 unit.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Self-directed project activity and assessment preparation</li>
<li>Supervision meeting</li>
<li>Student project presentations</li>
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Unit description
<p>This is the first part (Part A) in a two-part Honours Research unit chain. Within this unit chain students will work independently (with supervision) in completing a research project relevant to a contemporary speech pathology theory or practice issues on a health-related topic. In enacting their research project, students will be required to demonstrate a solid understanding of their research methodology as well as strong organisational and planning skills. In this unit, students will develop a research project with an appropriate methodology to examine an identified research question. They will integrate and communicate research design orally, in a manner accessible to and engaging for a target audience and respond effectively to colleagues and examiners' questions and critique regarding research design.</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 unit.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Self-directed project activity and assessment preparation</li> <li>Supervision meeting</li> <li>Student project presentations</li> </ul> <p><br></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/heasp4112">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEASP4111" target="_blank">HEASP4111</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEASP3043" target="_blank">HEASP3043</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed EDBSP4112</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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<p>Explore research methods and methodology in undertaking a research project in a systematic and scholarly manner</p>
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<p>Develop a research question and a research methodology to examine the research question</p>
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<p>Critically analyse and synthesise literature relating to research topic and research methodology</p>
S2
<p>Integrate and communicate research design orally, in a manner accessible to and engaging for a target audience and respond effectively to examiners' questions and critique regarding research design, findings and conclusions</p>
A1
<p>Construct a scholarly research design appropriate to examine an identified research question</p>
A2
<p>Implement and maintain all approval and reporting procedures necessary to ensure that the research adheres to ethical and methodological standards appropriate to the research topic and setting</p>
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<p>Articulate research concepts in seminars, presentation, research supervision</p>
<p>Contribution to seminars</p>
<p>10-20; Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Communicate research design orally and respond effectively to colleagues and examiners' questions and critique regarding research design</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>20-40; Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Construct a scholarly research question and research design</p>
<p>Written research design</p>
<p>40-60; Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods Active listening for meaning and influencing High-level empathy for others Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams
FedTASK 2: Leadership
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth Inspiring and enabling others Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: Reflecting critically on complex problems Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry Proposing creative solutions in problem solving
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: The responsible conduct of research Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life
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/heasp4112">View unit fees</a>
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