Research Project RADT 6205

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Interpret principles of research ethics as outlined in the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2)
• Examine ethical considerations of health research, including consent and confidentiality.
• Critically review current literature to promote evidence-based practice and advancement in radiation therapy.
• Assess the role of evidence-based literature in developing and presenting protocols for clinical research.
• Evaluate the quality of research questions for focus, practicality, and relevance to radiation therapy practice.
• Evaluate differences between quantitative and qualitative research designs and their appropriateness for specific research questions.
• Critically analyze existing literature to formulate a focused and practical research question that is relevant to radiation therapy practice.
• Design a practical research methodology to explore the research question, focusing on justifying study design and data collection methods.
• Justify selection of appropriate statistical tests for data analysis.
• Discuss limitations of the proposed research project and recommend evidence-based directions for future research.
• Participate in effective information exchange to facilitate knowledge translation between peers, colleagues and/or supervisors.
• Demonstrate professional communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility during group-based research activities.

Effective as of Fall 2026