James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

RH5203 - Research 1: A Literature Review

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

Applicants must have completed at least a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology at an Australian University or hold an equivalent international entry level qualification in one of these professions. Note: Completion of the subject will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified health professionals.

Students in this subject will complete a systematic review of the literature on a topic to be agreed between the student and the Postgraduate Coordinator. The review will be supervised by a member of the academic staff from the Discipline of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology. Students will learn skills in literature searching, critical appraisal and synthesis.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:RH5200

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Mrs Moira Smith
Lecturers: Dr Trish Wielandt, Dr Renee Speyer, Mrs Moira Smith.
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours - Student supervisor meetings
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:oral presentation (15%); literature review (70%); written proposal (15%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Mrs Moira Smith
    Lecturers: Dr Trish Wielandt, Dr Renee Speyer, Mrs Moira Smith.
    Contact hours:
    • 13 hours - Student supervisor meetings
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:oral presentation (15%); literature review (70%); written proposal (15%).

      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.