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Overview

In this subject, you learn how to critically review research literature, focusing on research methods, ethics and study findings or results. Through building skills in critical evaluation of research methods and results you will be able to compare papers relevant to a given topic and assess their suitability and relevance … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Phil Maude

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically appraise and compare research methods reported in the published literature.
2.
Critically analyse methodological approaches justified in research studies.
3.
Conduct comparative analyses of research findings relevant to clinical practice.

Learning activities

You will participate in summative and formative activities including online lectures, reflective activities, participation with peers, analysis of journal articles, online quizzes, written assessments and an oral presentation.