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 (3 February 2025 - 30 May 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $958.40 |
| 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
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Radiation Therapy's website
- 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