Course coordinator
Associate Professor Stephen Wilson
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Interpretation of data & preparation of a scientific article in a form suitable for submission to a relevant journal.
Theﾠobjective of this course is to introduce the student to practical elements of research. As part of the course, students will take part in the planning and conduct of a research project under the supervision of staff in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Students will be required to perform some aspects of research including data collection and/or analysis, preparation of a report, and oral presentation. The report is in the form of a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal and forms the major assessment element. The oral presentation occurs at the end of semester.ﾠ
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HRSS4100 or HRSS6003
Restrictions
MPhtySt and MSpPathSt students
Course contact
Lecturer
Associate Professor Stephen Wilson
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enhance students' ability to:
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Identify and pose a research question,
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Make a critical analysis of the literature relevant to theﾠresearch project,
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Design and conduct an investigation in a systematic and scientific manner,
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Conduct appropriate analysis of the data collected
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Draw logical conclusions from the research findings, and
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Communicate results clearly by way of an oral presentation and a research manuscript suitable for publication in a scientific journal of the student’s discipline and as an oral presentation.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of research ethics and ethical standards in relation to their research area (Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics; Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards 1.1 and 1.2)
LO2.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental research processes involved in planning a research project, and develop problem-solving techniques in conducting the research project through collaborative work with an advisor and other team members such as statistician and technical officers (Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standard 2.7).
LO3.
Undertake a literature review of a research area and in doing so, develop critical judgment and independent work practices relating to a specialist research area (Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards 2.2 and 2.5).
LO4.
Demonstrate an ability to present a clear written presentation of a research report in a suitable form for publication and an oral presentation in the format of a conference presentation (Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standard 2.5).
LO5.
Demonstrate the skills to work effectively in a group (Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standard 1.4).
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution | Project management skills mark | 10% |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Research Report | 70% |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Presentation | Oral Research Presentation | 20% |
14/11/2024 8:00 am
Slides due at 9am the day prior |
Assessment details
Project management skills mark
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
In completing the research project and research reports, student groups are expected to demonstrate their initiative and dedication to the successful completion of the project. While the supervisor/s guide the overall direction of the project, student groups must plan and carry out project tasks with competence and diligence. This mark is allocated by the student group's supervisor/s, after the research report has been submitted for examination. A rubric will be available on Blackboard in the Assessment Folder.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Research Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 70%
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students write and submit a written research report (thesis) as a group in the form of a journal manuscript for publication.
The student group and supervisor(s) will nominate the journal for which the manuscript is being written. The journal should be suitable for the topic of the manuscript and the student group should comply with the journal guidelines. Student groups must provide the “Guidelines for Contributors/Authors” of that journal for examiners for marking purposes.
The manuscript length will depend on the specific requirements of the nominated journal.
Project report mark - this will be calculated using the average percentage of marks from 2 independent examiners. Should there be a substantial difference between the 2 marks, then a third examiner will be engaged and the final mark will be the average of the closest 2 marks.
Use of AI technology: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst student groups may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, student groups will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Oral Research Presentation
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
14/11/2024 8:00 am
Slides due at 9am the day prior
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will be required to present an oral research report of their study purpose, method, results and clinical recommendations. The presentation will be a live presentation in the form of a powerpoint presentation of 8 mins in length followed by 2 min of question time. The presentation will be delivered either in person or virtually (such as via Zoom) as a group. All students in the group do not need to speak during the group presentation. Presentation slides must be emailed to the SHRS Student Unit by 09:00AM the day prior to the presentation, i.e. if your presentation is scheduled for Thursday, then you must submit your slides by 9am Wednesday. Penalties will apply for late submission as per the late submission policy.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100%. |
Additional course grading information
The cumulative percentage from all assessment is derived from an average percentage of 2 markers for the written report, plus percentage for the oral report, plus advisor mark for group work participation.
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
For legal reasons, all consent forms and a copy (disk or hard copy) of raw data must be retained by the School for 7 years. Please give consent forms and data to your supervisor on completion of the research.
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
A resit or resubmission of assessment items is not available for this course.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
ACCESS TO TECHNICAL SUPPORTﾠ
You will need to consult with your advisor regarding booking and use of any discipline or School equipment or facilities required for the conduct of your research. Your advisor will arrange for you to meet with the school technical officer should you require technical assistance with your project. You must adhere to discipline or school procedures in relation to equipment or facility use, to facilitate the smooth conduct of your project and in respect of other researchers within the disciplines and School.
ﾠACCESS to STATISTICAL SUPPORT
You will need to consult with your advisor with regard to accessing statistical support from the School’s Statistician. Students are requested to arrange meetings with the Statistician through their advisors, and not to consult him/her independently.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Team Based Learning |
Regular consultation with advisor Frequency of consultations is to be negotiated with the advisor Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Team Based Learning |
Conduct research and prepare report Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.