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NHPPS3826 - Physiotherapy Honours Thesis 2
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<p>This is the second of four units in which students will progress an original research project with the support of their supervisor/s. During this unit students will meet regularly with their supervisor/s to continue to critically read relevant literature, refine their research proposal, complete their data collection, and refine their data analysis method of their research project. Students will demonstrate independent study skills as well as effective time management and project management skills throughout this unit to a standard consistent with an Honours degree</p>
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<p>The research thesis 2 unit is a self-directed learning activity that focuses on student’s scholarship skills. Students work with supervisor/s to refine their data collection plan, complete their data collection, and ensure that they have a well justified approach to their data analysis. Supervisors will facilitate students to continue to approach their research critically, complete their data collection effectively 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 second of four units in which students will progress an original research project with the support of their supervisor/s. During this unit students will meet regularly with their supervisor/s to continue to critically read relevant literature, refine their research proposal, complete their data collection, and refine their data analysis method of their research project. Students will demonstrate independent study skills as well as effective time management and project management skills throughout this unit to a standard consistent with an Honours degree</p>
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<p>The research thesis 2 unit is a self-directed learning activity that focuses on student’s scholarship skills. Students work with supervisor/s to refine their data collection plan, complete their data collection, and ensure that they have a well justified approach to their data analysis. Supervisors will facilitate students to continue to approach their research critically, complete their data collection effectively 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 2</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/nhpps3826">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS3815" target="_blank">NHPPS3815</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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>Justify the study design, methodology, and analytical approach selected to address a selected research question.</p>
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<p>Address the ethical and/or methodological requirements to develop a research protocol.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate advanced planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills necessary to implement the proposed research protocol.</p>
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<p>Organise, plan and manage communication with supervisors, including meetings and drafts of work, responding reflexively to feedback.</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 supervisors</p>
<p>Observation of research discussion</p>
<p>10-25%</p>
4, 5
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<p>Draft of methods section of manuscript</p>
<p>Written Report</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
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<p>Introduction chapter of thesis</p>
<p>Written Report</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
1, 2, 5
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
<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 2</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/nhpps3826">View unit fees</a>
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