Research Methods & Scholarly Mentorship I

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This is the second course in a series of three (3) required research courses within the curriculum. Students are further introduced to and develop an appreciation for the essential components of research within the occupational therapy profession. Emphasis is on the development of skills required for the students to become competent in their essential roles as entry-level therapists, research consumers, and members of research teams. A main focus of this course is the development of skills required for writing a research proposal. While working in small groups, students develop skills required for collaborative research and scholarship. Ethical considerations pertaining to research are also addressed.Experiential learning component will include working in small groups and serving as co-investigators in research studies led by faculty mentors who serve as principal investigators. The research projects are in areas of interest related to occupational therapy practice. The students participate in a variety of research and scholarship activities, including development of an IRB application, needs assessments, tool development, data collection and analysis, development of education and information products, and the completion of research reports.