James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

RH5203 - Research 1: A Literature Review - Part 1 of 2

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.

Subject Description

Students in this subject will develop a research proposal on a topic to be agreed between the student and the Postgraduate Coordinator. A comprehensive literature review will also be conducted illustrating the student's thorough examination of the topic. The review will be supervised by a member of academic staff with knowledge in the topic of choice. Students will learn skills in literature searching, critical appraisal and synthesis.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire and demonstrate, at an advanced level, the ability to conduct appropriate data analysis and extract logical conclusions from the research results
• demonstrate advanced skills to review, critically appraise and synthesise literature relevant to the chosen research topic
• using advanced skills, design and undertake research in a systematic and scientific manner
• communicate the research finding using advanced written communication skills

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Written > Literature review - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Proposal - (40%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  RH5204

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