UWA Handbook 2023

Unit Overview

Description

Students adopt a research project and research question in this unit as determined by the unit coordinator. This is the project planning unit where by students design their research project to undertake data collection in PODI4000 and PODI5334 pending ethics and other necessary approvals. Online learning modules in evidence based research medical qualitative and quantitative research is taken by students to develop understanding of tenants of evidence based practice and research methodology. Students identify requirements and write a research plan, and determine resources and funding sources for research. The requirements and guiding documents for research ethics are considered. Students develop critical thinking and analytical skills by developing a research project proposal and applying for ethics approval to undertake the study. Students identify requirements and write a research plan, and determine resources and funding sources for research. The requirements and guiding documents for research ethics are considered. Students make a critical analysis of the research papers and identify the strengths and weaknesses of research designs. Students gain expertise in using online information resources and managing references and must demonstrate the ability to work in small groups including problem solving and delegation skills.. They also gain experience in constructing a research proposal including an ethics application (if applicable), suitable for submission to the UWA Human Research Ethics Committee, preparing research funding applications, research reporting, data management and journal article writing in refereed journals.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Semester 1	UWA (Perth)	Face to face

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) identify and describe the elements of a research proposal;

; (2) design a research project, outlining the study background, aims and rationale, research questions and study design and data analysis

; (3) describe the use of frameworks and experimental model; (4) use statistical programs for simple research design and handling of data

; (5) collate, critically appraise, integrate and write a review of the literature

; (6) write a clear and thorough research proposal and format for a grant application

; and (7) write an ethics application with an understanding of appropriate guidelines.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) oral presentation; (2) assignment(s); and (3) professional communication. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the assignment(s) and professional communication components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Gilly Smith

Unit rules

Prerequisites

(a)
Enrolment in

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 91870, and (b)

successful completion of

PODI3114 Podiatric Biomechanics (ID 7820) PODI3116 Clinical Podiatric Practice 2 (ID 7822) PODI3117 Pharmacotherapeutics for Podiatrists 1 (ID 7823) PODI3118 Research and Evidence in Practice (ID 7840) PODI3000 Professionalism in Practice (ID 7835)

Co-requisites

PODI4221 Podiatric Populations 1 (ID 7836) PODI4222 Clinical Podiatric Practice 3 (ID 7837) PODI4223 Pharmacotherapeutics for Podiatrists 2 (ID 7838)

Contact hours

Approximately 6 hours per week, including lectures and a combination of: seminars, workshops, e-learning sessions, tutorials, and self-directed online learning.