Professional Academic Portfolio

Subject 513-911 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

This subject requires independent study under supervision. It is the student's responsibility to schedule meetings with their supervisor/s as appropriate.

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 120 hours of independent, self-directed study with access to supervisor as appropriate.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Clare Delany
Subject Overview:

The ‘academic portfolio' focuses on building specific skills in the area of conducting a systematic literature review and/or other scholarly academic activity. Students are individually guided through this process in a subject area that complements their learning in other components of the clinical doctorate course. Students are required to compile published and unpublished original work using skills of systematic and critical analysis.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students will have:

• demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of the principles of conducting a systematic review in a designated area of practice.

• had the opportunity to learn advanced skills in conducting literature searches, using Endnote and writing in an established academic style

Assessment:

Complete a systematic review of 5,000 words in a subject topic agreed by the subject supervisor, due end of semester (80%)

A presentation or development of clinical pathway document (1,000 words) due end of semester (20%) such as

  • Class presentation presenting the results of the systematic review including the implications for clinical practice; or
  • Clinical guidelines or position statement based on the literature review; or
  • Clinical pathway document based on the literature review
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students will have:

  • demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of the principles of conducting a systematic review in a designated area of practice
  • had the opportunity to learn advanced skills in conducting literature searches, using Endnote and writing in an established academic style

On completion of this subject students will have gained the generic skills in:

  • academic writing
  • presentation skills
  • leadership in their field of practice
Links to further information: http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html
Notes: Students are required to consult with the subject coordinator to develop their timetable for this subject.

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