HNN759 - Nursing Research Thesis D
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: | HNN758 |
| 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 final 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 synthesise the results obtained and answer your research question. Using this information, you will write your Discussion and Conclusion chapters to complete 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 | Compare and contrast research findings in relation to existing literature. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Summarise research findings to address the research aim and/or questions. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Discuss implications of research findings for practice and future research. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Present a research thesis for examination. | 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: Written abstract | 250 words | Ungraded Pass / Ungraded Fail |
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| Assessment 2: Submission of a research thesis | 12,000 words equivalent | 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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