HNN778 - Research in Nursing and Midwifery
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Monica Peddle |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | For student enrolled in courses H645, H665, H666, H667, H668, H669,H672, H675, H771, H777. |
| Incompatible with: | HNN727 Research in Nursing and Midwifery (2 credit points) |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5x1 hour scheduled online seminars (recordings provided). |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:This unit is recommended as an elective for students enrolled in a Graduate Diploma of Nursing planning to undertake H777 Master of Advanced Nursing or H771 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing via the thesis stream. | |
Content
In this unit you will develop knowledge of a variety of research paradigms, frameworks, methods and approaches relevant to applied research in nursing and midwifery. You will explore the nature, scope and purpose of research within clinical or academic practice contexts. You will undertake a comprehensive and systematic search of the literature and critical appraisal of the evidence to address a research question in your cognate area.
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 | Select and critically appraise relevant and contemporary literature relating to a practice issue. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Discuss the major research paradigms, methods and ethical considerations that guide nursing and midwifery research. | GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Synthesise research literature to inform evidence-based practice | 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: Literature Search Strategy | 500 words | 10% |
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| Assessment 2: Critical appraisal of literature using relevant tools | 1500 words | 30% |
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| Assessment 3: Literature review | 3000 words | 60% |
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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 HNN778 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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