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Critical analysis of primary research papers that use quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Written reports and poster presentation.

About this paper

Paper title Literature Analysis
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.1
Points 12 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (2 February 2026 - 29 May 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,015.90
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
RADT 212
Limited to
BRT
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Convenor: Associate Professor Peter Larsen

Textbooks
  • Greenhalgh, T. (2014). How to read a paper: the basics of evidence-based medicine. (5th Ed.). John Wiley & Sons: Chichester, UK.
  • Liamputtong, P. (2012). Qualitative Research Methods. (4th Edition). Oxford University Press, Australia & New Zealand.
  • Liamputtong, P. (2010) (Ed.). Research Methods in Health: Foundations for evidence-based practice. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
  • Peat, J. (2001). Health Science Research. A Handbook of Quantitative Methods. Allen & Unwin, Australia.
  • Wright-St Clair, V., Reid, D., Shaw, S., Ramsbotham, S. (Eds.). (2014). Evidence-based health practice. Oxford University Press: Australia & New Zealand.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On completion of this paper the successful student will be able to:

  • Formulate research questions in the field of radiation therapy
  • Competently analyse and report on primary research papers addressing a research question in a radiation therapy setting
  • Synthesise multiple primary research papers into a cohesive framework demonstrating understanding of multiple sources
  • Demonstrate understanding of application of research findings to the clinical setting

Overview

Critical analysis of primary research papers that use quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Written reports and poster presentation.

About this paper

Paper title Literature Analysis
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.1
Points 12 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (8 February 2027 - 4 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
RADT 212
Limited to
BRT
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Dr Paul Kane

Textbooks
  • Greenhalgh, T. (2014). How to read a paper: the basics of evidence-based medicine. (5th Ed.). John Wiley & Sons: Chichester, UK.
  • Liamputtong, P. (2012). Qualitative Research Methods. (4th Edition). Oxford University Press, Australia & New Zealand.
  • Liamputtong, P. (2010) (Ed.). Research Methods in Health: Foundations for evidence-based practice. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
  • Wright-St Clair, V., Reid, D., Shaw, S., Ramsbotham, S. (Eds.). (2014). Evidence-based health practice. Oxford University Press: Australia & New Zealand.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On completion of this paper the successful student will be able to:

  • Formulate research questions in the field of radiation therapy
  • Competently analyse and report on primary research papers addressing a research question in a radiation therapy setting
  • Synthesise multiple primary research papers into a cohesive framework demonstrating understanding of multiple sources
  • Demonstrate understanding of application of research findings to the clinical setting
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