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    Overview

    An original piece of scientific enquiry relevant to physiotherapy featuring recognised research methodologies and presented at a level suitable for submission to an international peer reviewed journal.

    About this paper

    Paper title Physiotherapy Research for Honours
    Subject Physiotherapy
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (8 April 2024 - 24 May 2024) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (29 July 2024 - 6 September 2024) (On campus)
    3rd Non standard period (8 April 2024 - 24 May 2024) (On campus)
    4th Non standard period (29 July 2024 - 6 September 2024) (On campus)
    5th Non standard period (8 April 2024 - 24 May 2024) (On campus)
    6th Non standard period (29 July 2024 - 6 September 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,282.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BPhty(Hons)
    Contact

    Professor Gisela Sole

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinator: Professor Gisela Sole
    Supervisors: School of Physiotherapy staff

    Paper Structure
    Each student is required to develop and complete a research project under the direct supervision of a member of staff from the School of Physiotherapy. In addition, participation and contribution to regularly scheduled research seminars is a second key component of the paper.
    Teaching Arrangements
    Individual research project, portfolio and presentation.
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Satisfactory completion of this paper will be shown by the presentation of:

    • A research report (thesis) prepared in a manuscript format, suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
    • A research portfolio that contains information on key elements of the research process
    • A formal presentation of the findings of the research to an academic/professional audience

    Collectively, these activities will demonstrate that the student is able to:

    • Develop, with supervisory support, an appropriate physiotherapy-related research problem and plan and conduct an investigation within ethical guidelines
    • Demonstrate a mastery of the research literature relating to their selected research topic
    • Demonstrate research management skills to deliver a quality project in a timely manner
    • Employ effective information search strategies using a range of databases
    • Critically analyse a body of knowledge relevant to the research problem
    • Select, justify and apply appropriate research method(s) to the research problem
    • Analyse, present and discuss findings meaningfully within the field of physiotherapy
    • Prepare a written report on the project to a level suitable for submission to an international peer-reviewed journal
    • Deliver a formal presentation of their research findings to an academic/professional audience

    Timetable

    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (8 April 2024 - 24 May 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (29 July 2024 - 6 September 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    3rd Non standard period (8 April 2024 - 24 May 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    4th Non standard period (29 July 2024 - 6 September 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    5th Non standard period (8 April 2024 - 24 May 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    6th Non standard period (29 July 2024 - 6 September 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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