OT3010 - Occupational Therapy Honours Project Proposal

This subject supports students in developing knowledge and skills in project conceptualisation, design and planning. Students will consolidate their skills in searching and appraising relevant academic and/or grey literature in order to evaluate current knowledge regarding a contemporary occupational therapy practice issue. They will then use the findings of this review as a foundation on which to construct a project proposal and management plan, based on which further investigation and/or action on this practice issue can be taken.

Learning Outcomes

• source and critically evaluate both academic and grey literature of relevance to a contemporary practice issue;
• examine current knowledge and practice in relation to a contemporary practice issue (relevant to occupational therapy) in order to articulate the project context and argue for its scope and design;
• create a professional project plan suitable for guiding activity within and managing risks related to the project;
• disseminate a project plan in a concise, coherent and engaging manner and respond effectively to questions and critique regarding project scope and design.

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Group
• Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
• Written - scoping review Part B - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve at least 50% as an overall average mark across all individual (non-group) assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorials/workshops.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.