THESIS PREPARATION

NSG4NTP

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are provided with a forum to explore research methodologies while assisting them to select a topic and a framework for their research. Students are also provided with an opportunity to defend and refine their plan for the research project. Students are required to attend regular research seminars designed to provide peer and academic support and guidance. Regular contact with the project supervisor is required.

School: School of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Ian Mosley

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: NSG4RHP

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsNursing and Midwifery research: Methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice (4th ed.)PrescribedScheider, Z., Whitehead, D. Elliot, D., Lobiando-Wood, G., and Haber, J. (eds)SYDNEY:MOSBY ELSEVIER (2011)

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop the skills to identify and structure a range of research questions

Activities:
Face to face seminars, online learning and assessments

02. Identify theoretical or conceptual framework for your research

Activities:
Face to face seminars, online learning and assessments

03. Develop fundamental skills for critical appraisal of the literature

Activities:
Face to face seminars, online learning and assessments

04. justify decisions about choices between different forms of sampling, recruitment, data collection and analytic techniques. Justify and defend your proposed study

Activities:
Face to face seminars, online learning and assessments

05. Recognize the ethical issues related to consent, confidentiality, burden versus gain

Activities:
Face to face seminars, online learning and assessments

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Mosley

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 3,000-word written assessment6001, 02, 03, 04, 05
one presentation using specified media (equivalent 1,500-word4001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Mosley

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 3,000-word written assessment6001, 02, 03, 04, 05
one presentation using specified media (equivalent 1,500-word4001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Mosley

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 3,000-word written assessment6001, 02, 03, 04, 05
one presentation using specified media (equivalent 1,500-word4001, 02, 03, 04, 05