Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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• Unit Title

  Preparation of Honours Thesis Proposal

• Unit Code

  SPE5102

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

In this unit, students design a research project which extends existing knowledge in the field of Speech Pathology. Students develop the research question (or questions) and write a research proposal outlining a suitable research methodology and analysis techniques to be used.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from PSY3303

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPE4107

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Conduct a review of the relevant literature.
2. Design a research project with appropriate methodological and analysis techniques that will answer the research questions posed.
3. Identify a gap in knowledge that might be filled through empirical investigation.
4. Identify a theoretical framework and generate research questions that address the gap.
5. Present a proposal.

Unit Content

1. Conceive a research topic.
2. Plan, design and write a research proposal, including application for Ethics Approval where appropriate.
3. Revise a research proposal in the light of reviewers' advice.
4. The major curricula topics covered in this unit will depend upon the student's research question. In general, the unit will address how to:

Additional Learning Experience Information

Regular supervision and consultation with supervisor(s), seminars.

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• Corbin, J. M., & Strauss, A. (2008). Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Ferguson, A., & Armstrong, E. (2009). Researching communication disorders. Basingstoke, England: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Yin, R. (2003). Case study research: Design and methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Schiavetti, N., & Metz, D. E. (2006). Evaluating research in communicative disorders (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
• Silverman, D. (2009). Doing qualitative research: A practical handbook (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Pring, T. (2005). Research methods in communication disorders. London, England: Whurr.

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