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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides students with an introduction to research methods and covers the qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used by occupational therapists. The relevance of settings, sampling, and ethics, as well as issues related to reliability, validity and trustworthiness of methods and results are also examined and the use of interviewing and observation for data collection strategies are considered.
Students must have passed OCT1101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students have the opportunity to develop understanding of research and evidence based practice through hands on data collection and analysis. The unit provides opportunity to develop teamwork skills, ethical practice, and development of initiative, self-management and responsibility. Develop digital literacies by using research specific software to support Course Learning Outcome alignment.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Lab activities | 30% |
| Assignment | Review protocol | 30% |
| Assignment ^ | Systematised review | 40% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides students with an introduction to research methods and covers the qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used by occupational therapists. The relevance of settings, sampling, and ethics, as well as issues related to reliability, validity and trustworthiness of methods and results are also examined and the use of interviewing and observation for data collection strategies are considered.
Students must have passed OCT1101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students have the opportunity to develop understanding of research and evidence based practice through hands on data collection and analysis. The unit provides opportunity to develop teamwork skills, ethical practice, and development of initiative, self-management and responsibility. Develop digital literacies by using research specific software to support Course Learning Outcome alignment.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Lab activities | 30% |
| Assignment | Review protocol | 30% |
| Assignment ^ | Systematised review | 40% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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