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PHTY8306 – Research Project and Seminar

2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Research Supervisor
Joanne Glinsky
Research Supervisor
Emre Ilhan
Research Supervisor
Kelly Gray
Research Supervisor
Kate Scrivener
Research Supervisor
Lindsey Mc Caffrey
Research Supervisor
Joel Fuller
Research Supervisor
Prashant Jhala
Research Supervisor
Karen Peebles
Research Supervisor
Laura Brown
Research Supervisor
Mark Hancock
Research Supervisor
Sharon Czerniec
Research Supervisor
Michael Doumit
Research Supervisor
Jodie Wills
Research Supervisor
Catherine Dean
Taryn Jones
Verity Pacey
Credit points Credit points
20
Prerequisites Prerequisites
PHTY819 or PHTY8303
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit will extend your research skills to successfully undertake and complete a research project, demonstrating the capacity to generate new knowledge and apply existing knowledge to answer a question relevant to physiotherapy. Working closely with a research supervisor you will integrate your professional, clinical and research skills to collect, evaluate and analyse data, and then interpret and disseminate the results.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Implement appropriate research methodology, skills and data analysis strategies to answer a research question relevant to physiotherapy practice and/or healthcare. (Scientist and Scholar)
  • ULO2: Work effectively, independently and cooperatively with peers, academics and/or clinicians in a collaborative research environment to successfully complete a research project. (Professional)
  • ULO3: Effectively reflect and discuss research processes and communicate research findings in a professional manner. (Professional)
  • ULO4: Apply both independent and collaborative strategies to advance your research knowledge and skills relevant to your research project. (Scientist and Scholar)

Assessment Tasks

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General Assessment Information

Information concerning Macquarie University's assessment policy is available at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment . Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading requirements are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

To pass this unit, students must have demonstrated sufficient evidence of achievement of the unit learning outcomes.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn, including marking rubrics.

All final grades in the Department of Health Professions are determined by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Assessment Committee, and are approved by the Faculty Board. They are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor. Students will be awarded an Assessment Grade plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in Schedule 1 of the Assessment Policy.

 

Extensions for Assessment Tasks

Applications for assessment task extensions may be considered for short-term, unexpected, serious, and unavoidable circumstances affecting assessment. Applications must be submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au . For further details please refer to the Special Considerations Policy available at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration

 

Late Submission of Work

All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted by the Unit Convenor, may incur a deduction of 10% of the overall assessment weighting for the first day, and 10% for each subsequent day, including the actual day on which the work is received. Assessments received 5 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:

Due Date

Received

Days Late

Deduction

Raw Mark

Final Mark

Friday, 14th

Monday, 17th

3

30%

75%

45%

Delivery and Resources

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Assumed knowledge

This unit build upon and assumes that you have a good understanding of all content delivered in Advanced Research Training (PHTY819). 

Teaching and Learning Strategy 

There are no specific lectures for this unit. Your research projects are intended to comprise a substantial body of independent work.  You will meet with your research supervisors on a regularly basis, either individually or in a group, to discuss your research. You will also be required to interact with academic staff and your peers online through forums and blog posts.

Unit Organisation 

This is a 20 credit point unit. 

Unit materials and readings 

Any generic information related to research and assessment, such as presentation guidelines, will be posted on iLearn.

Technology and equipment

On-campus

Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment including ipads, laptops, internet connection, high quality video cameras and multiple LCD screens. You will have access to a range of physiotherapy specific equipment if required for use in your research projects.

Off-campus

To study optimally when off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information & submit assessment tasks via iLearn. 

Consultation with staff 

All staff will be available for individual consultation. See iLearn for contact details and times.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

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Learning Skills

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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

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IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes from Previous Offering

A new assessment 'Research skill development and reflection' has been added to this unit. The weighting of the 'Research participation' assessment has subsequently been reduced.