Research Project 1
ORTH5047
The aim of this unit of study is for students to acquire an understanding of the principles of research that can be used in the critical evaluation of scientific and medical literature and its application to clinical practice. It will provide foundation knowledge to enable students to develop an understanding of the design of feasible and sound research projects, as well as preparing them to present their research and its outcomes in appropriate professional forums. New developments and controversies in vision sciences and their impact on professional practice will be critically analysed and discussed with an emphasis on the soundness of research methodologies and conclusions drawn from findings. Students will use current technology and databases to find, read, evaluate and present information about research relevant to a variety of research topics in the vision sciences. They will participate in structured discussion of relevant scientific papers. Students will be introduced to reference database systems and scientific journal referencing styles. They will study the principles of evidence-based practice, and randomised controlled trials in the clinical setting. They will gain experience in consulting databases of summarised data, and search systems for scientific reviews of clinical trials. They will review principles used to evaluate published research.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: ORTH5047
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No