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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nursing and Midwifery research: Methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice (4th ed.) | Prescribed | Scheider, 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word written assessment | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one presentation using specified media (equivalent 1,500-word | 40 | 01, 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word written assessment | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one presentation using specified media (equivalent 1,500-word | 40 | 01, 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word written assessment | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one presentation using specified media (equivalent 1,500-word | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |