Thesis Design

Subject PHTY90052 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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

On campus teaching including meetings with supervisor/s, classes and web-based learning



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three sessions of block mode teaching, 12 hours in duration. Approximately 12 hours of meetings with the supervisor throughout semester.
Total Time Commitment:

Students are expected to undertake a number of hours of self-directed learning in this subject. Approximately 75 hours of self directed learning is suggested.
Prerequisites: 513-660 Graduate Research Methods or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:
  • 513-660 Graduate Research Methods
  • Ability to use Word and PowerPoint computer applications
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Dr Clare Delany

Contact

Prof Kim Louise Bennell
Subject Overview:

Students will select a research topic, pose a research question suitable for the thesis, refine and defend the choice of the research question based on a critical analysis of the literature and propose the most appropriate research design to address the research question. Students will also attend three advanced literature searching and research design seminars and undertake self guided learning.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate:

  • Skills in developing and executing a comprehensive literature search of electronic databases and other relevant sources.
  • Knowledge of tools and strategies for critically evaluating published research.
  • Knowledge of research design and skills in identifying research designs appropriate to the specific research question developed.
  • Skills in oral and written presentations.
Assessment:

One Written Assignment - 3,000 words (70%) due at the end of semester

Oral Presentation - (20%) due at week 9/10

Search Strategy Assignment - (10%) due week 5/6
Prescribed Texts:
  • Herbert R, Jamtvedt G, Mead J, Hagen KB (2006), Practical evidence-based physiotherapy. London: Butterworth Heinmann.
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 be able to demonstrate:

  • Skills in developing and conducting a comprehensive literature retrieval
  • Skills in research design
  • An ability to critically analyse published research
Links to further information: http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html

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