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CMDS604-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
Research Design

0.0900 EFTS
20 Feb 2012 - 24 Jun 2012 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course will discuss the development of research questions and the design of research projects. Articles in the discipline will be used to illustrate different designs. Analysis of data will be described.

Pre-requisites

Entry subject to approval by the Head of Department

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Monday 1:00pm-5:00pm Erskine 241 20 Feb - 1 Apr
Monday 1:00pm-5:00pm Erskine 241 23 Apr - 3 Jun

Course Coordinators

Stephanie Stokes and Emily Lin

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Six take-home exercises 75%
Critical Appraisal of Journal Article 06 Jun 2012 25%

Textbooks

Required Texts

Dollaghan, Christine A; The handbook for evidence-based practice in communication disorders; Paul H. Brookes Pub, 2007 ("Chapter 7" = this will be provided by the course instructor).

Portney, L. G. & Watkins, M. P; Foundations of Clinical Research: Application to Practice; 3rd; Pearson Education, 2009.

Schiavetti N., & Metz, D. E; Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders; 5th; Allyn & Bacon, 2006.

Fees

Domestic fee $629.00
International fee $2,790.00


For further information see Department of Communication Disorders.

All CMDS604 Occurrences

  • CMDS604-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
  • CMDS604-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012 - Not Offered
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