Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor
Verity Pacey
Academic mentor
Joel Fuller
Academic mentor
Emre Ilhan
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(PHTY815 or PHTY8207)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will extend your research skills to develop a deep and contemporary understanding of methodological, regulatory and professional aspects of physiotherapy research. You will work closely with a research supervisor to integrate your professional, clinical and research skills to plan a research project. This will include justifying the research aims through thorough background research of the topic area, and clearly articulating the methodological process required to meet the research aims. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Information concerning Macquarie University's Assessment Policy is available at policies.mq.edu.au. Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading requirements are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.
To pass this unit, you 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, Health and Human Sciences Assessment Committee, and are approved by the Faculty Board. They are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenors. You 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.
Grading of Assessments
You will receive a grade for each assessment within this unit. The grades awarded will reflect a holistic evaluation of the work against the criteria outlined within the corresponding assessment rubric. Numerical marks will be calculated for each assessment based on the following percentages, and rounded to the nearest full mark:
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. You can also find out more on the MQ Student Portal at the following link: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Should you encounter any personal issues or concerns in regard to health and wellbeing during your studies you can also gain personal support and advice on campus. Please see the following link for further information: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/personal
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, will incur a deduction of 5% of the overall assessment weighting for the first day, and 5% 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 |
15% |
75% |
60% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Learning plan - part A | 10% | No | Week 7 |
Project Plan | 40% | No | Week 11 |
Learning plan - part B | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Oral Presentation | 20% | No | Week 14/15/16 |
Assessment Type 1: Learning plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 10%
You will set a learning plan to ensure you have the appropriate research and/or communication skills to successfully complete your research project.
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 40%
You will prepare and write a research project plan, including a critical review of relevant literature.
Assessment Type 1: Learning plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
You will provide evidence of achievement towards your learning plan.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 14/15/16
Weighting: 20%
You will deliver an oral presentation of your research project plan.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Assumed knowledge
This unit builds and integrates material from previous semesters, particularly Evidence-based Healthcare and Healthcare Complexity and Physiotherapy.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
This unit encompasses an active learning approach where you will be expected to actively engage in enhancing your own learning experience. A blended learning and teaching strategy is implemented within this unit with online modules providing content and interactive activities such as quizzes and forums, which is further built upon in campus-based tutorials. Tutorials will focus on extending your current knowledge, skills and application in research settings and writing feedback sessions will be provided to assist with scientific research skills. You will meet with your research supervisors on a regular basis, either individually or in a group, to discuss your research project and plans. You will also be required to independently identify aspects of your research skills that require further development and engage active strategies to achieve these. The teaching approach will be based on you developing a deep understanding of the principles and the ability to independently solve problems. Also included within the unit will be a focus upon increasing your digital literacy and advanced communication skills, with creativity and innovation being embraced.
Unit Organisation
This is a ten credit point unit run over the session. Overall, it is anticipated that you spend approximately 150 hours across the session on this unit. Within this session there will be approximately 8 hours of campus-based tutorials, with a further 16 hours of online activities, including preparation for tutorials. You will also spend approximately 60 on your research activities, including academic mentorship for your scientific writing and regular research meetings with your supervisor. You will need to allow approximately 65 hours for assessment based work.
Attendance
In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our programs. As part of developing professionalism, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials, live Q and A and research meetings with supervisors.
All tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/. You may make a request to your unit convenor to attend a different tutorial on a one-off basis for extenuating circumstances. You will coordinate meetings with your research supervisor and peers individually. You will also have the option to select a preferred time for an academic writing mentoring session using a group selection online tool.
Failure to attend any learning and teaching activities, including tutorials and research meetings with your supervisor, may impact your final results. It is your responsibility to contact the unit convenor or research supervisor by email to inform them if you are going to be absent.
This unit involves essential on-campus learning activities which will be delivered in accordance with a COVID Safe plan. You are expected to attend campus for these activities unless the Public Health Orders and/or University advice changes, you have any symptoms of COVID or you have been identified as a contact of an individual with COVID.
Unit materials and readings
There is no compulsory textbook for this unit. Resources will be referred to throughout the unit with specific information provided on the unit iLearn site. You will be expected to independently search for resources relevant to your research project, and your research supervisor will provide guidance as required.
Technology and equipment
On-campus
Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment including iPads, internet connection, high quality video cameras and multiple LCD screens.
Off-campus
To study optimally off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information, undertake independent study, participate in online research meetings & to submit assessment tasks via iLearn.
Consultation with staff
All staff will be available for individual consultation. See iLearn for contact details.
Across the semester you will engage in tutorials focused on research ethics, integrity, design, data management and scientific writing. Detailed information pertaining to the unit schedule can be found on iLearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
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
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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.
With the lessening of the impact of COVID-19, there is an increase in on-campus activities compared to last years offering.
Date | Description |
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13/07/2021 | Updating COVID related advice for on-campus requirements |
01/07/2021 | Change to assessment grade |
Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook