HNN757 - Nursing Research Thesis B
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Blake Peck Trimester 2: Blake Peck |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H777 Master of Advanced Nursing, H771 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing and H779 Master of Mental Health Nursing. |
| Prerequisite: | Must have course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equal or greater than 65. |
| Corequisite: | HNN756 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities in consultation with research thesis supervisors. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:The Code of Good Practice in Supervision of Higher Degrees by Research outlines the responsibilities of students and supervisors and expected outcomes. | |
Content
This unit comprises the second component of undertaking an individual research project and preparation of a research thesis related to nursing and nursing practice. In this unit, in collaboration with your supervisors, you will develop a comprehensive outline of the paradigm, framework/s and methods to be used in your research project. You will also consider the ethical requirements of your project and the need for ethical approval for the proposed study. Using this information, you will complete a draft of your methods chapter.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Justify the chosen research methodology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain the related paradigms and frameworks underpinning the research. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Explain the ethical considerations and mitigation strategies associated with the chosen methodological approach. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Argue the approaches used to promote trustworthiness and/or rigour in research. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Submission of a Progress Report | 500 word written submission | Ungraded Pass / Ungraded Fail |
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| Assessment 2: Submission of Chapter 3 (Method) | Ungraded Pass / Ungraded Fail |
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This unit is an ungraded pass/ungraded fail only. All assessments must be passed in order for the unit to be passed.
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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