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Living Without Student Research Projects

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When it comes to "diversity," physical therapy curricula define the term. There are many common elements to our curricula as well—some good, some bad, some inconsequential. I share the view with many of my colleagues that each program should serve the primary purpose of developing thinking, capable, scientific practitioners prepared to practice without referral. This alone is a mighty challenge. But then we compound the challenge by adding unrealistic burdens to our education programs that not only interfere with the students' preparation, but also with the faculty's ability to be productive academicians. Required research projects for entry-level students are a good example.

In spite of their noble intent, required projects distract students from more relevant issues and give students a false impression of the research process....

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Living Without Student Research Projects

J Greg Anson, T Richard Nichols, and Jules M Rothstein
Physical Therapy 1992 72: 674-675. [Abstract] [PDF]

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