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NHPPS3815 - Physiotherapy Honours Thesis 1
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<p>This is the first of four units in which students will complete an original research project with the support of their supervisor/s. Students will select a research project from an available list and will be responsible for implementing the project over four consecutive semesters. During this unit students will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) to refine the research question, complete a critical review of relevant literature and design an appropriate data collection method to address their research question. Students will demonstrate their ability for independent study and manage their time and project effectively throughout this unit. Ethics may be required for some research projects, and it is expected that ethics applications will be submitted before the end of this first unit.</p>
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<p>The research thesis 1 unit is a self-directed learning activity that focuses on the student’s scholarship skills. Students work with supervisor/s to complete a literature review and plan the research method of their research project. Supervisors will facilitate students critical reading of the literature and their effective communication of the literature synthesis; design of an appropriate research method; and manage their research project and time effectively</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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Unit description
<p>This is the first of four units in which students will complete an original research project with the support of their supervisor/s. Students will select a research project from an available list and will be responsible for implementing the project over four consecutive semesters. During this unit students will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) to refine the research question, complete a critical review of relevant literature and design an appropriate data collection method to address their research question. Students will demonstrate their ability for independent study and manage their time and project effectively throughout this unit. Ethics may be required for some research projects, and it is expected that ethics applications will be submitted before the end of this first unit.</p>
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<p>The research thesis 1 unit is a self-directed learning activity that focuses on the student’s scholarship skills. Students work with supervisor/s to complete a literature review and plan the research method of their research project. Supervisors will facilitate students critical reading of the literature and their effective communication of the literature synthesis; design of an appropriate research method; and manage their research project and time effectively</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><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/nhpps3815">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>
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None
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None
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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>Synthesise contemporary published and grey literature in the development of a research question.</p>
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<p>Apply research methods and ethical principles in the development of a research proposal.</p>
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<p>Organise, plan and manage communication with supervisors, including meetings and drafts of work.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate increasing independence in planning, conducting, and reporting research</p>
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<p>Coordination and participation at meetings with research /supervisors</p>
<p>Observation of student self-directed learning and progress of knowledge, skills, and application by supervisor/s</p>
<p>10-25%</p>
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<p>Annotated Bibliography</p>
<p>Written report</p>
<p>10-25%</p>
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<p>Presentation of research proposal</p>
<p>Oral presentation to peers and supervisors</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Literature review and research proposal</p>
<p>Written report</p>
<p>30-55%</p>
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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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<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:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><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/nhpps3815">View unit fees</a>
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