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Synthesise and critically appraise a view of the nature and meaning of occupation, the occupational nature of human beings and the theories and basic principles related to enabling occupation and occupational performance.
Describe different research methodological approaches used in health sciences and occupational therapy research and be skilled at accessing, critically appraising and applying the best available evidence to their everyday practice.
Demonstrate ability to design a research project suitable for honours level and to write a research project proposal which includes a literature review, research aim and/or question/s and appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methodology.
Demonstrate ability to complete an ethics proposal suitable for submission to an ethics committee.
Describe the role, relevance and significance of occupational therapy research in clinical and professional settings.
Assessment summary
Hurdle requirements: Successful completion of 22-day fieldwork placement (or equivalent hours) as evaluated by Student Placement Evaluation Form - Revised (SPEF-R), and submission of (i) signed timesheets with time use diary attached, (ii) reflective journal and two summary reports, and (iii) six project progress reports.
Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.