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<p>This is the first course in a three-part Honours Research course chain. Within this course chain a student will work independently (with supervision) to complete a research project relevant to a contemporary occupational therapy theory or practice issues. This course supports students in developing knowledge and skills in the conceptualisation, design and planning of a research project. 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 occupational therapy 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>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this course: The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1.Evidence based practice</p>
<p>2.Researching and appraising literature</p>
<p>3.Endnote</p>
<p>4.Critical appraisal tool</p>
<p>5.Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts</p>
<p>6.Formulating clinical/practice questions</p>
<p>7.Developing a search strategy</p>
<p>8.Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This is the first course in a three-part Honours Research course chain. Within this course chain a student will work independently (with supervision) to complete a research project relevant to a contemporary occupational therapy theory or practice issues. This course supports students in developing knowledge and skills in the conceptualisation, design and planning of a research project. 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 occupational therapy 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>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this course: The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1.Evidence based practice</p> <p>2.Researching and appraising literature</p> <p>3.Endnote</p> <p>4.Critical appraisal tool</p> <p>5.Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts</p> <p>6.Formulating clinical/practice questions</p> <p>7.Developing a search strategy</p> <p>8.Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot3119">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed NHPHS2402, NHPHS2403, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT2013" target="_blank">NHPOT2013</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT2014" target="_blank">NHPOT2014</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPRH2002" target="_blank">NHPRH2002</a> AND must have completed 1 of NHPHS2401, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT2016" target="_blank">NHPOT2016</a></p>
Corequisite
<p> must be enrolled in NHPHS3401</p>
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3019" target="_blank">NHPOT3019</a></p>
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<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>Identify and refine a research topic relevant to contemporary occupational therapy theory and practice</p>
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<p>Examine research methodologies and associated methods, in order to identify a research approach that aligns effectively with a study question</p>
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<p>Search and identify relevant research evidence to inform research</p>
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<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 occupational therapy</p>
A2
<p>Apply ethical considerations to proposed research</p>
Assessment
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<p>Critical appraisal of reviewed literature (individual)</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>40-60</p>
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<p>Present ethical issues and overview of ethical application on research topic (individual)</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>10-30</p>
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<p>Develop a research proposal (individual)</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>20-40</p>
K1, K2, S2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot3119">View unit fees</a>
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