HNN758 - Nursing Research Thesis C
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: 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: | HNN756, HNN757 |
| Corequisite: | HNN759 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities in at least monthly 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 third component of undertaking an individual research project and preparation of a research thesis related to nursing and nursing practice. In this unit, you are required to undertake and complete the data collection and analysis for your project. Using this information you will draft your results chapter of your thesis.
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 | Collect data in an ethical, rigorous and responsible manner. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Analyse data to address the research aim and/or questions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Report data in accordance with best practice guidelines. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Submission of Progress Report | 500 word written submission | Ungraded Pass / Ungraded Fail |
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| Assessment 2: Submission of a full draft of Chapter 4 (Results chapter) | 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
The texts and reading list for HNN758 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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