You will present your research with your research group (or individually if working independently) to your peers, staff, and guests. Your presentation needs to discuss the background and aims of the project, the methods, the findings, strengths and limitations of the work, and implications for future research and clinical practice. Presentations are to be a maximum of 30 minutes in length, including time for questions and answers.

1. Knowledge of topic, accuracy and content of your presentation, and ability to answer questions (20 points).

2. Presentation skills including the ability to present content without reading, appropriate use of visuals including table and figures to present data, time management, and overall organisation of presentation (10 points). 

This is an individual task that has two parts. For Part 1, you will need to develop an abstract adhering to guidelines specified for submission to the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. For Part 2, you are required to write a reflection that discusses your overall research experience to date, and how you will use the experience and skills gained in future practice. As part of this reflection, you should also discuss how your research this year has/will contribute to evidence-based practice in speech pathology. 

1. The abstract is clear and accurate, provides justification and sufficient background information, aims, methods, results and conclusions. The abstract provides convincing identification of application to speech pathology, demonstrating student's understanding of topic within in the context of speech pathology practice in Australia. Scientific writing style and APA referencing are consistently used throughout the task (10 points). 

2. Reflection shows evidence of deep, critical, reflective thinking and makes clear links between the research experience and clinical practice. Reflection demonstrates understanding of evidence-based practice and importance of contributing new knowledge. Reflection is clearly written and uses referencing accurately, where appropriate  (10 points).

This is an individual task.

You will submit a written research report in the form of a scientific manuscript. The report needs to include a title page, abstract, background and aims, methods and results, discussion and conclusion. The report must use academic writing conventions and adhere to APA referencing and formatting guidelines. 

1. Abstract is a concise and accurate reflection of the project. The background to the project is clearly explained and justified, incorporating high quality research evidence, and places the research within the context of speech pathology practice. The background leads logically into the project's aims, which are clearly and concisely stated (10 points). 

2. The methodology of the project is described clearly and concisely and is well justified (5 points)

3. The data are appropriately and accurately analysed and well presented via a combination of text, tables, and figures (10 points).

4. The discussion shows critical analysis of the results, using literature to support explanations. Strengths and limitations of the project are well explained and future directions for research and application/implementation into clinical practice is discussed (15 points).

5. Conclusion provides a clear, analytical summary of the work (3 points). 

6. The report is cohesive, written using academic writing conventions. APA referencing and formatting is applied throughout (7 points).