Students will be required to submit a project report. The report will be structured according to the following headings: Background, Methods, and Interim Report (including Initial Results). The report should be between 1500 and 2000 words long (excluding tables, figures and references). The report should be prepared according to the submission requirements of a journal agreed between you and your research supervisor. You will also need to submit your research logbook as evidence of meetings with your research supervisor. 

Level of GenAI use allowed: 
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

Your report must include:

a) Cover Page: Assessment Title, student’s name, student number, unit code, unit title, unit lecturer’s name, due date of the assignment and word count.

b) Format:

a. Microsoft Word document only (.doc and .docx), or PDF.

b. Font size 12 (Times New Roman or Arial or reasonable default-type font such as Calibri)

c. Text double spaced

d. Pages numbered consecutively

e. Your student number must be clearly seen in the right side of the footer.

c) References:

a. APA format

b. Reference at least 10 primary sources of information

You will be marked according to a purpose made marking rubric which will be made available at the beginning of term.

You will be required to present a PowerPoint presentation focusing on your research project.

The presentation should be 15 minutes long, with 5 minutes for Question and Answer. You will need to include the

following in your presentation:

• Background

• Method

• Progress to date

• Results and Initial conclusion

Referencing (if any) should follow APA format.

After your presentation, you are required to upload your Power Point Presentation on your Moodle site, as proof of submission and completion.

Level of GenAI use allowed: 
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

No AI-generated content is allowed in the final submission. Participant data strictly must not be entered into any AI platform, under any circumstances.

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

This assessment evaluates a 4th-year podiatry students' ability to present their research project through a PowerPoint presentation, focusing on effective communication and clarity in conveying research findings. This presentation will be marked according to assessment criteria available on the unit Moodle page, summarised below:

Content

• Background: Clarity on the research question, objectives, and significance.
• Method: Explanation of the research design and methodology justification.
• Progress: Update on project status, including preliminary findings and any adaptations.
• Results & Conclusion: Presentation of findings and their relevance to podiatry.

Presentation Skills

• Visuals: Use of clear, professional visuals to support the content.
• Delivery: Effective communication skills, including engagement and clarity.
• Q&A Session: Demonstrates depth of knowledge, clear responses, and critical thinking.

Guidelines and Professionalism:

• Adherence to presentation guidelines, APA formatting, professionalism, and timely Moodle submission.

Students will be required to complete clinical placements at the CQUniversity Health Clinic and outreach clinical sites. The clinical placements will occur in Weeks 1 to 12. Clinical placement days are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Placement hours at outreach facilities may vary and will be communicated to students by the Podiatry Clinical Supervisor and/or Unit Coordinator.

You will provide podiatric care to a diverse range of patients, as well as complete practical tasks as listed in your clinical logbook. 

You are required to meet all pre-clinical requirements before commencement of your clinical placements. 

AI Assessment Scale: Level 1 No AI 

You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment

Assessment criteria for Professional Placement Practice:

Clinical placement is compulsory requiring 100% attendance rate. You are required to wear the approved CQUniversity podiatry clinical uniform and to project a professional image at all times. Please refer to the Internal Clinical Placement Handbook (available on the Moodle site) for further information related to placement.

Internal placement information:

The internal clinical placement is pass/fail and each student's grade is assessed using the Clinical Placement Skills Log Book (available on the Moodle site). To PASS internal clinical placement students must pass all sections of the clinical placement orientation and logbook, including completing all competencies, adhering to all professional behaviour requirements, and passing the end-term assessment must be competent in all competency areas listed in the Podiatry Clinical Skills Log Book provided to you at the commencement of term 1.

Please pay attention to the following information:

• If you are absent from clinical placement you must follow the sick leave procedure provided to you during orientation (available on the Moodle site). You must alert the relevant supervisors regarding your absenteeism prior to the commencement of the allocated clinical learning experience for that day.
• You are to provide the Unit Coordinator and the Clinical Placement Coordinator with a medical certificate or statutory declaration explaining your absence in accordance with the assessment policy and procedure.
• You should be aware that the allocation of clinical placement takes precedence over any personal commitments.
• If you do not notify the relevant people regarding your absences and you do not attend an allocated placement, you may receive a fail grade for this assessment task.
• If you are more than 10 minutes late to clinic then you may be sent home and required to complete a make-up clinic day.

For further details, please refer to the Clinical Placement Handbook, and the PODI14008 Term 1 Orientation and Log Book. 

The practical assessment will be up to 120 minutes long and will assess your clinical knowledge, practical and assessment skills and clinical reasoning. Your practical assessment will include content covered in all units in your podiatry course until the end of Year 4 Term 1. Based on clinical scenarios you will be required to discuss and perform aspects of relevant history taking, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and overall management of the condition and/or clinical scenario presented and complete relevant patient documentation. All assessments may be video and/or audio-recorded for moderation purposes. You are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before the allocated start time for the practical assessment and to wear full clinical uniform with enclosed shoes. The practical assessment is a closed book assessment task.

AI Assessment Scale: Level 1 No AI 

You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment

You will be assessed according to an assessment rubric specifically designed for this assessment task, which will be made available to you via Moodle at the beginning of the term. This is a must-pass assessment item. Students who do not pass this assessment item on their first attempt will be offered a re-attempt. Students who are required to undertake a re-attempt of this assessment item will be able to achieve a mark no higher than 50% (a passing grade) for this assessment item. 

The following areas are identified within the assessment rubric:

• Professional behavior
• Infection control
• Time management
• Communication with patient and relevant others
• Communication with assessors
• Clinical reasoning
• Clinical skills
• Develop and justify appropriate treatment strategies
• Apply treatment strategies safely and effectively (hands on and hands off)
• Actively participate in the education of the patient to manage their own health and wellbeing. 
• Demonstrates a wide-ranging knowledge of local and systemic processes, assessment strategies, and treatment options relevant to Podiatry