Speech Pathology Research Project SPPA6014

Year 2, Semester 2 Core Research to Practice

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Code SPPA6014
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes
Students in this unit will undertake a review of the literature within a relevant area of allied health. The review will be undertaken in negotiation and consultation with relevant stakeholder(s). Research project outcomes are disseminated in language/format that are appropriate to the stakeholder(s).
Individual Study 1 x 20 Hours Semester 
Workshop 1 x 2 Hours Weekly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 formulate clinical question in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, GC2, GC3
  • 2 systematically search the literature using relevant research methodologies, GC3
  • 3 synthesise information from the review in a written format, GC3
  • 4 communicate project findings and recommendations in plain language appropriate for, and accessible to, relevant stakeholders, GC3, GC6

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 2 critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research
  • 3 locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science with a high level of independence
  • 4 demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework
  • 5 use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research
  • 9 independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner across a range of professional settings

Assessment Breakdown