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    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 (5 February 2024 - 31 May 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $904.20
    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 1 (5 February 2024 - 31 May 2024)

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