PCHN61610 60 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Kai Uus Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 <p>For over 10 years now, instead of the conventional thesis (with separate chapters for introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusions), the dissertation has been presented in an alternative format as a literature review and a journal manuscript. However, since 2024, the dissertation is presented only as a journal manuscript following the <strong>modified</strong> authors instructions for <i>International Journal of Audiology.</i>&nbsp;</p> <div><p>For over 10 years now, instead of the conventional thesis (with separate chapters for introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusions), the dissertation has been presented in an alternative format as a literature review and a journal manuscript. However, since 2024, the dissertation is presented only as a journal manuscript following the <strong>modified</strong> authors instructions for <i>International Journal of Audiology</i>.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <div><p>The aim of the dissertation is to develop the following skills:</p><ul> <li>Cognitive skills (analysing, synthesising, critical thinking, evaluating and problem solving)</li> <li>Creativity (intellectual insight and argument construction)</li> <li>Knowledge (about subject area and research methods)</li> <li>Self-management (preparation, commitment, time management)</li> <li>Professional conduct (ethics, confidentiality, appropriate practices)</li> <li>Research management (project planning and delivery)</li> <li>Communication (written and oral dissemination)</li> <li>Personal skills (perseverance, self-reflection, responsibility)</li></ul></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Conduct a critical review of the literature in a selected topic</li> <li>Identify and clearly justify a research question to be answered</li> <li>Design the methodology to answer the research question</li> <li>Prepare ethics application (if applicable)</li> <li>Collect and document data</li> <li>Analyse data using appropriate statistical techniques</li> <li>Critically consider results of analysis in the light of published literature</li> <li>Draw and justify conclusions</li> <li>Summarise the study in the form of an abstract</li> <li>Give an oral presentation on your project</li> <li>Submit an online dissertation according to specified guidelines</li></ul> <ul> <li>Be able to critically appraise scientific literature.</li> <li>Be able to critically analyse and objectively interpret information/data</li></ul> <ul> <li>Present information clearly in the form of verbal and written reports</li> <li>Communicate complex ideas and arguments in a clear and concise and effective manner</li> <li>Work effectively as an individual or part of a team</li> <li>Use conventional and electronic resources to collect, select and organise complex scientific information</li></ul> <ul> <li>Scholarly conduct including academic reading, critical thinking and analysis, and persuasion through rational argument</li> <li>Use of library and electronic resources</li> <li>Application of statistical principles</li> <li>Independent study</li> <li>Organisation, planning and time management</li> <li>Writing and presentation skills</li></ul> <div><p>There will be up to 30 hours of staff contact (including synchronous online tutorials) and 570 hours of independent study. Feedback about your progress and performance will be provided by your supervisor at regular project meetings and/or via e-mail. You will receive written comments on drafts of your work. In addition, there will be formative assessment of your project presentation in Semester 2.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 0 Other 100% <ul><li>Formative: 8-minute oral presentation</li><li>Summative: 10,000-word paper-format dissertation (Submitted Online) - (100%)</li></ul> <p>Written feedback</p> PCHN60170 Research Methods and Statistics Co-Requisite Compulsory MSc Audiology MSc Audiology PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Adv Audiology Studies FT MSc Adv Audiology Studies FT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Adv Audiology Studies PT MSc Adv Audiology Studies PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N <p>You will be provided with a dissertation handbook during Semester 1.</p><p>For references specific to your project, you will be guided by your project supervisor.</p> Project supervision 30 0 570