OT5102 - Research and Reporting in the Disability Field

Credit points:	06
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Occupational Therapy

Scientific communication explained. Introduction to the techniques involved in conducting scientific research. Techniques in critical reading and reporting of scientific articles. Basic project management and introductory statistics for research. Developing skills for publication. Particular emphasis given to research when only limited subject numbers are available. A guided assignment to critically analyse and present a scientific article and present a verbal report to other members of the class.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to conduct a research project;
• understand the implications and methodologies of current academic research in the disability field.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Marion Gray.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments (70%); tutorials (30%).

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