PS5502 - Physiotherapy Research 2

Credit points:	06
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

Available to students who have been awarded a degree in Physiotherapy or its equivalent.

Students in this subject will commence a research project on a topic to be agreed between the student and the Postgraduate Coordinator (Physiotherapy), carried out under the supervision of a supervisor from the Discipline of Physiotherapy. Students will learn skills in data collection, analysis and scientific writing.

Learning Outcomes

• students will demonstrate and apply advanced skills to review and critically appraise literature relevant to the chosen research topic;
• students will design and undertake research in a systematic and scientific manner;
• students will demonstrate advanced skills in analysis of the data collected and extraction of logical conclusions from the research results;
• students will apply research methods appropriate to the field of study in which the research project is situated;
• students will ensure that research is conducted in an ethical manner;
• students will communicate the research findings using advanced written, presentation and oral communication skills.

Prerequisites:

PS5501

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Mrs Moira Smith
Lecturers:	Dr Anne Jones, Mrs Moira Smith.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Other
Assessment:	presentations (15%); thesis or manuscript (70%); research proposal (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment items must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gordon
Lecturer:	Dr Anne Jones.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Other
Assessment:	presentations (15%); thesis or manuscript (70%); research proposal (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment items must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Mrs Moira Smith
Lecturers:	Dr Anne Jones, Mrs Moira Smith.
Assessment:	presentations (15%); thesis or manuscript (70%); research proposal (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment items must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gordon
Lecturer:	Dr Anne Jones.
Assessment:	presentations (15%); thesis or manuscript (70%); research proposal (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment items must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.