College of Allied Health & Nursing Department of Occupational Therapy Course Syllabus for Research Methods II, OCT

6175 Academic Term: Fall 2011 (201220) 3 Credit Hours Course Professors Max A. Ito, PhD, OTR/L Office: Room 1229, Terry Building Office Phone: 954-262-1227 Email: imax@nova.edu Office Hours: Fridays 10:00 12:00 OT Office Fax: 954-262-2290 Ariela Neuman, Ph.D., OTR/L Office: Room 1235, Terry Building Office Phone: 954-262-1224 Email: ariela.neuman@nova.edu Office Hours: Thursday 3:00-5:00

Course Prerequisites: Pass all didactic courses in year one, to include OCT 5174 Evidence Based Practice prior to taking OCT 6175. Class schedule: Class starts on Tuesday August 23, 2011, term ends on November 17, 2011, Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 Primary Classroom: Aud. B, 3205, and 3203 for breakout Course Description This course builds on the Evidence-based Practice course from last semester. You will learn
about quantitative and qualitative research designs, methodologies, research processes and products, and apply your knowledge in the development of a research proposal. The course will be taught sequentially with the knowledge and content needed in developing a basic research study, to include data analyses and disseminating research results. (2011-2012 HPD catalog)

Relationship to Curriculum Concepts of research critique and some research design and methodology areas covered in the EBP course provide a foundation for this course. This course addresses the remaining research competencies for occupational therapists specified in the educational (ACOTE) standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Instructional Methods Lecture, assigned readings, individual literature research, class or group discussions, group activities to include presentations, computer lab-based learning, WebCT online resources and communication tools. Course Educational Objectives/Outcomes (measures and ACOTE standard in parentheses) Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: 1. Demonstrate effective search, retrieval, and syntheses of research related literature related to the topic of interest (final proposal; B.8.2) 2. Generate an OT relevant research question(s) (final proposal; B.8.1, B.8.6) 3. Articulate the importance and feasibility of investigating a research question(s) of interest (final proposal and exams; B.8.1, B.8.2) 4. Provide clear arguments supporting the research question(s), design, and procedures selected (final proposal; B.8.6) 5. Identify and explain the selection of data analysis method (final proposal and exams; B.8.4) 6. Understand and explain the institutional review board process and research ethics (exams, CITI course report) 7. Explain how research results are disseminated (B.8.1) 8. Identify funding resources for research projects (quizzes and exam, B.8.9) Required Texts American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual for the American Psychological Association (6th ed). Washington, DC Burns, N., Grove, S.K. (2009). The practice of nursing research: conduct, critiques and utilization (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders Kielhofner, G. (2006). Research in occupational therapy: methods of inquiry for enhancing practice. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company (from EBP course) Portney, L. G. & Watkins, M. P. (2009). Foundations of clinical research: Applications to practice (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Recommended Texts (for additional or advanced readings and resources): Booth,W.C, Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (1995). The craft of research. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press (comment: guide for beginner researchers) DePoy, E., Gitlin, L.N. (2011). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple strategies (4rd ed). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders (comment: basic text, not a how to book) Fowler Jr. , F.J. (2009). Survey research methods (4th ed). Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications Law, M., Baum, C., Dunn, W. (2005). Measuring occupational performance: supporting best practice in occupational therapy (2nd ed.). Thorofare: Slack, Inc. Law, M, MacDermid, J, (2008). Evidence based rehabilitation(2nded). Thorofare: Slack, Inc. (from EBP course) 2

Additional Resources Other readings as assigned. You will be expected to use your EBP course skills and conduct a literature review specific to your study proposal requirements. Your rationale for your topic area, problem, research questions, theory, design and methods will be based on the literature you read. Texts or readings from previous classes may be required. Grading Policy Grading for master of occupational therapy students is based on a numeric scale of 0-100 percent. The minimum passing grade for this course is 75%. Evaluation methods Assignment Research Problem & Research Question(s) Exam 1 Design & Methodology Exam 2 CITI* Draft Proposal Final Research Proposal Exam 3 IRB Proposal Total % Grade 2 20 1 20 1 1 30 20 5 100% Due Date 08-29-11 09-15-11 09-13-11 10-04-11 10-06-11 10-06-11 10-25-11 11-03-11 11-08-11

Written Work Requirements: All written reports, assignments, proposal will be written in APA style (6th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association), unless specified otherwise by the professor. APA requirements to be applied include: cover page** APA format throughout table of contents readable font (12 point New Times Roman or Ariel font recommended) headings/subheadings double-spacing (except for paragraph quotations) citations reference list attachments as needed All assignments are expected to be well written, well organized, clear, accurate, substantive on major points, and within assignments page limits (as applicable). A well-written paper will be clear, readable and error free in spelling, grammar and sentence structure. Up to 15% off the assignment grade may be deducted for assignments poorly written, lacking clarity or organization, and/or with errors. **Cover page must include course title, assignment, name(s), and date. 3

*CITI course instructions The CITI program is an online program designed to provide information and training to individuals involved with human subjects research. CITI online course instructions:

NSU IRB CITI website is <www.nova.edu/irb/training.html> Go to PDF link: Instructions on how to create a new CITI account <http://www.nova.edu/irb/forms/new_citi_account.pdf> and follow the instructions You will complete the HPD Allied Health and Nursing, Basic Course #9 (note that if you complete

course with another number (e.g. #8), you will still be required to complete course #9.
Save and print a copy of your CITI completion report. Turn in a hard copy of your completion report by 10-072011. You will need to submit a copy of your CITI report for IRB research proposal submissions (if applicable).

Course Policies/Procedures Students are responsible for complying with the College of Allied Health and Nursing Student Handbook policies on Attendance, Dress Code and Conduct, Academic Honor, and Academic Affairs. Students are expected to prepare reading assignments ahead of each session and to actively participate in the online and on campus class sessions. The following policies will apply to this class:

Remediation Policy The Occupational Therapy Department adheres to the CAHN remediation policy for all courses as follows: The purpose of course remediation is to assure mastery of the material taught in a course, not only for earning good grades, but also to develop proficiency to guide decision-making in clinical and non-clinical situations. Please note that the term Examination is being used generically throughout this document to imply any assessment method that is employed by a program. A student earning a grade less than 75% will remediate the course through an appropriate mechanism (Written examination, practical examination, oral presentation, etc.). A course remediation examination will only be allowed one time per course, at a date no earlier than 3 business days or no greater than 5 business days past the posting of the final grade. Justifiable exceptions, such as a student appeal process or semester breaks may necessitate an adjustment to that timeline. Only two course remediations will be allowed for the duration of a program. Prior to a remediation examination, a student who fails a course will meet with his/her faculty advisor to devise an appropriate remediation plan. If a student is successful on course remediation the highest grade achievable will be the minimum passing grade for that course and an E will be noted after the remediated grade (Ex. 75E) on the student transcript. A student who fails a course remediation will receive a failing grade for the course. The transcript should reflect the pre-remediated or the remediated course grade, whichever is higher. The program policies related to course failures will then be applied. In courses with distinctly separate written and practical grade components, a student who fails that course may, at the discretion of the program chair, be required to remediate both components, or only the failed component. If successfully remediated, the highest grade achievable will be the minimum passing grade for that component. Note: The final course grade should reflect the combination of the original grade of the passed component and the minimum passing grade of the remediated component. 4

Remediation exams will be given at the same level of difficulty as the original exam. If there are more than two student failures in one semester, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Classroom Rules of Conduct Cell phones/Tape recorders/Laptops etc. Dress: Students are expected to abide by the student dress code. Students must attend class dressed in appropriate clothing or they will be sent home to change clothing. In such cases, students will be considered late or absent. Cellular Phone Policy The university recognizes the growing trend regarding student possession of cellular phones with video, camera, or voice recording capabilities. In support of each individuals reasonable expectation of privacy, the copyright and intellectual property laws, the use of these cellular phone features by NSU students must be in conjunction with express consent. Students are expressly forbidden to video, use camera or voice recordings without the express consent of the subject(s) being photographed or recorded. Any student whose use of their cellular phone violates anothers reasonable expectation of privacy or produces any media as a result of the cellular phone capabilities without express consent may be found in violation of this policy. Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary action that may result in confiscation of the cellular phone and referral to Student Affairs as a violation of the NSU Code of Student Conduct. Students are instructed to refer to their centers or colleges individual program policies regarding cellular phone use and possession, because additional restrictions may apply. No cell phone use is permitted in the classroom (Texting or calling). Phones should be turned to vibrate. Laptop use during class time is limited to class related activities only. Class related activities include note taking (with permission from the instructor), and collaborating on group assignments during a designated time. Use of lap tops for non-classroom activities may result in referral to the committee on student progress due to professional behavior deficits. Attendance Policies Students are encouraged to attend all classes and to arrive on time. A student is tardy if he/she arrives after the designated class time. The student is responsible for any information missed. Attendance in class is strongly encouraged. Absences which cause lack of participation will be reflected in deducted points from your participation grade. As a courtesy, please notify the professor if you will be absent prior to class. Absences for major religious and ethnic holidays are permitted but also require prior professor notification. After any absence and per the discretion of the professor, students may need to complete a makeup assignment due within two class periods. Students are ultimately responsible for the material covered during any portion of a missed class. Attendance is required for all exams, quizzes, field trips, and pre-service activities. No make-up assignments will be allowed. Please refer to the current College of Allied Health and Nursing (CAHN) Student Handbook for specifics of attendance and tardiness. 5

Class Participation It is to the students benefit to participate in classroom discussions and assigned tasks. Use of a clicker may be used to ascertain class understanding. Ongoing participation in group case study discussions and resource use are expected throughout the course and is reflected in 5% of your overall grade. Note that in this course, individual participation in team work will be evaluated by a team peer evaluation at the end of the course. A low participation score from your team members may affect your participation grade. University Policy Academic Standards The university is an academic community and expects its students to manifest a commitment to academic integrity through rigid observance of standards for academic honesty. The university can function properly only when its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Accordingly, the academic standards are designed to ensure that the principles of academic honesty are upheld. The following acts violate the academic honesty standards: 1. Cheatingintentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise 2. Fabricationintentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise 3. Facilitating Academic Dishonestyintentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to violate any provision of this code 4. Plagiarismthe adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, or statements of another person as ones own without proper acknowledgment Unprofessional Conduct Behavior(s) unbecoming a professional, including but not limited to: violation of rules, inappropriate dress or language, private conversations during lectures and presentations, rudeness to the professor, classmates, or patients. Each violation will be placed in writing in the students permanent file. Depending on the nature of the violation or in the event of two incidents, a student will be referred for disciplinary action to the Committee on Student Progress (CSP) and may be reflected on the students transcript. Conduct and behavioral compliance issues may result in a grade reduction. Professional Behavior and Conduct Respect, courtesy, and attention to task are expected in all classroom interactions on and off-site, as well as web based class-related interactions. Professional behaviors are evidenced by professional dress (including mandatory lab coat), completion of assigned readings prior to class, effective time management during class activities, attentive and responsive participation in lectures and discussions both face-to-face and web based, and compliance with HPD regulations re: food and drink in the classroom. Netiquette will be employed in all web-based interactions. Assignments are due immediately prior to the beginning of class. Late work will incur a 10% reduction in grade earned for each deadline missed. Program Expectations Students are responsible for their learning and behavior. If you are having any difficulty with a course expectation, any content or assignment, or require clarification, then it is your responsibility to inform the course instructor early to get assistance or to resolve the issue. Note that as graduate students studying to enter a health profession, you are expected to be mature adult learners, and take responsibility for your 6

learning. Plan ahead, be proactive, keep up with the course and all assignments to avoid falling behind. Be prepared for class discussions. Occupational therapy students are required to abide by the Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association. OCT 6175-specific classroom courtesy: No use of electronic devices during class sessions without prior approval from the instructor (e.g., computers/tablets, electronic games, cell/data phones, video or music devices, and other electronic and/or communication devices). Portable computers may be used for note taking with NSU approved accommodations, and/or permission from the instructor. No electronic or communication devices or notes and papers will be on your person or desk area during examinations. All books and bags must be closed and out of your reach. Cell phones and other communication devices must be turned off or silenced during class. Avoid activity that is considered distracting to the class or instructor (e.g. chatting with your neighbors during a lecture, presentation, or discussion). Important hints on writing papers and reports We do not teach writing skills in our program, but as graduate students, you are expected to write clearly, accurately, and correctly. Keep a basic grammar text and dictionary handy as you write do not rely solely on your computers grammar and spell check. It is also extremely important to avoid plagiarism, even inadvertently, by carefully following APA citation rules and by being diligently clear and honest in your use of information in your papers and assignments. Academic honesty is taken very seriously at NSU. Always try to use primary sources of information as references. Avoid "information web sites" as a reference, and do not use any web site as a referenced source if it lacks author(s), date(s) of the information, citations and references (e.g., Wiki-tpes of websites are absolutely not acceptable sources of referenced information). You must give appropriate credit whenever you use another persons idea, thought, opinion, words, theory, facts, statistics, charts, graphs, illustrations, etc. Computers make it very easy to cut & paste information, and makes it very easy to get into academic-honesty trouble with the university. All members of a group will be held equally responsible for the entire assignment submitted (in other words, check each others contributions to ensure accuracy as well as compliance with APA guidelines and course requirements). Team Research Log Each team will be required to maintain a research log of your progress in developing your assignments and research proposal. The research log will serve as a single team document to maintain your relevant information, reflections, decisions, assignments, discussions, etc. It will be important to bring the log to each breakout session, and whenever you meet with your mentor or faculty to have relevant information available and to document discussions and decisions. The research log should include tabs for the following: Title, Introduction, Literature Review, Framework, Methods & Procedure, Data Analysis, To Do, Communications, and IRB. The research log can be in an electronic format or a binder.

Assignment Description and Grading Criteria No grades are attached to assignments 1 to 5, however note point deductions for missing or late assignments and participation. Assignments 2 to 5 are team assignments primarily for class discussion and refining your product that will lead to a completed proposal. 1. CITI. See CITI instructions in the syllabus. CITI completion certificate or report required. (Successful CITI completion and report = 1 point) (see pg 4 of the syllabus) 2. Research Problem (1 point), Reference BG chp 5 Note: researchable areas for this course must be related to an OT area of interest, such as clinical/practice area, community based OT issues, lifestyle, occupational performance, or education. Each research group will present (post your report on WebCT by the due date): - research topic area & background - importance of the problem - problem statement - summary background information, to include applicable theory - summary literature review Teams may be assigned to critique another team in breakout sessions 3. Research Question(s) (1 point) Must be based on the research topic area and problem statement Question must be answerable by exploratory or descriptive research designs unless approved by the instructor (survey or questionnaire designs acceptable) Identify applicable population Answer importance and feasibility questions Each research group will present (post your report on WebCT by the due date): - brief summary of topic area and problem addressed - research question(s) with explanation of importance and feasibility Teams may be assigned to critique another team in breakout sessions. 4. Design & Methodology (as part of your draft proposal) (1 point) Describe and justify selected research design and methodology Describe measurement (data collection) instrument or tool Summary description of basic study procedures Subject recruitment/selection Teams may be assigned to critique another team in breakout sessions. 5. Research Proposal Draft (1 point) Follow proposal format and description for each chp from BG Table 28-1, pg 644 12 pages maximum for chps I to IV (content) Chp I Introduction - no more than 1 page. Introduce your research topic area, problem, and other pertinent background information, and purpose of your study Chp II Relevant Literature - no more than 3 pages, include summary of your critical review of the pertinent theoretical and research literature, and conclude with a synthesizing summary Chp III Framework. Includes a discussion of your research framework, research questions, hypotheses, definitions, study variables, and operational definition - no more than 4 pages 8

Chp IV Methods & Procedures (see list). 4 or more pages Include reference list Include appendix if using research instruments, survey questionnaires, etc Use appropriate quotations and citations Be prepared to present draft to class for discussion and critique on due date. Teams may be assigned to critique another team in breakout sessions.

6. Final Research Proposal (30 points) Grading criteria for 30 points: Meets all requirements for draft proposal in #5 Contains substantive information Writing accuracy (error free) Content accuracy and completeness Follows APA criteria consistently Writing clarity, organization, and flow 7. Course examinations: Three 1-hour course examinations (20 points each) 8. IRB Protocol (5 points) Go to the NSU IRB website http://www.nova.edu/irb/ Click on Forms, Policies, and Procedures And click on PowerPoint Tips for Completing the Submission Form for Initial Review These tips are important step-by-step instructions, so refer to these tips as you complete each section of the form. Check all appropriate boxes, and complete text boxes where required. (Note: incomplete and poorly written protocols will be returned and may delay your submission). Open the Word version of the New Protocol Form, and start entering your proposal information for each section. It is important that the IRB protocol (proposal) accurately reflects your instructor approved class proposal. The IRB protocol is a short summary of the class proposal with all information entered into the IRB new protocol template. So you will have to clearly summarize some content from your class proposal, but also include details where required (e.g. Part 2 Goals and Justification, and Part 3 Steps of the Study). The IRB reviewer will not have your class proposal to refer to, so s/he will need enough information on the IRB protocol to understand what you intend to do in your study. Completing an IRB protocol completely and clearly is a challenging task, so suggest a strong writer be primarily responsible for it. And revisions should be quickly done to avoid delays. The course instructors will review each submitted IRB protocol, and if/when it meets our requirements of accuracy and completeness, we will submit it to the Center (college) IRB reviewer. The reviewer will then either approve or ask for additional information or revisions until your proposal meets the reviewers requirements. Note that it is likely that your IRB protocols will require revisions/additions during your level-1 FW. The goal is to have it approved before or soon after the December holidays (reviewers may not be available after mid-December), so you can start implementing your study in January.

Note: The professor reserves the right to change the course syllabus, schedule, or content as deemed necessary during the course. Students will be given notice of any changes in a reasonable amount of time.
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