nsg4ntp thesis preparation
THESIS PREPARATION
NSG4NTP
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit 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.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NSG4RHP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
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-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
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-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
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-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |