Research Methods & Scholarly Mentorship II

Catalog description

This is the third 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. The main focus of this course is on evidence-based practice. Skills include developing PICO questions, searching for relevant peer-reviewed research articles, critically reviewing the articles, and drawing conclusions regarding the validity, fidelity and utility of the selected intervention in occupational therapy practice. While working in small groups to support each other’s writing efforts, students develop skills required for collaborative research and scholarship.