HNN756 - Nursing Research Thesis A

Unit details

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Year:	2023 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 1: Debra Kerr Trimester 2: Debra Kerr
Cohort rule:	H771, H777
Prerequisite:	Must have course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equal or greater than 65.
Corequisite:	Nil
Typical study commitment:	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Scheduled learning activities - online:	Online independent and collaborative learning and 4 x 2 hour online scheduled seminars.
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 first 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 describe the background to your study and complete a comprehensive literature review of the existing research evidence in the cognate area to identify the science/research gap and determine the research question/s and/or hypothesis to be tested. Using this information you will, in collaboration with your supervisor/s, develop a draft outline of your research proposal.

ULO	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1	Conduct a comprehensive search of current literature.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2	Appraise and synthesise the existing research evidence relevant to the cognate area.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3	Critically evaluate different research methods and their underpinning research paradigms.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO4	Formulate research question/s and/or hypothesis to be investigated.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication
ULO5	Design a research proposal including suitable methodology and methods, ethical considerations, data collection strategies and analysis approaches	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2:

Assessment description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Submission of a draft research proposal	1500 words	Ungraded Pass/Fail	Week 7
Assessment 2: Submission of a full draft of Chapter 1 (Background chapter) and Chapter 2 (Literature Review chapter)		Ungraded Pass/Fail	Week 11

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

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