nsm5tha nursing and midwifery thesis a
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY THESIS A
NSM5THA
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will elect a career pathway through this subject that will provide a particular focus on research. All students will develop cognitive and technical skills that demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge relevant to research. They will also acquire skills required to conduct a literature review for research purposes, develop appropriate research methods and address the ethical concerns of conducting research. The subject is delivered via blended learning method incorporating face-to-face workshops and flexible online modules via LMS.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMuhammad Rahman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMNUSC, HMN HMMW, AND must have successfully completed 60 credit points.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have achieved 70% in the subject NSM5RES to be able to enroll into this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Nursing and midwifery research: Methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice | Prescribed | Schneider, Z., Whitehead, D., Elliot, D., Lobiondo-Wood, G. (2016) | 5th Ed, Elsevier Australia, Chatswood |
Readings | Epidemiology | Recommended | Gordis, L. (2013) | 5th Edition, Elsevier Health Sciences, London |
Readings | Research Ethics in the real world. Issues and solutions for healthcare and social care | Recommended | Long, T. and Johnson, M. (2007) | Churchill Livingstone,Elsevier, Philadelphia |
Readings | Research methods in nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based Practice | Recommended | Jirojwong, S., Johnson, M., Welch, A. and Johnson, M. (2014) | Oxford University Press, Sydney |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate available clinical practice research to identify areas needing further research
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
02. Prepare a comprehensive literature review for an identified research question
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
03. Utilise analytical, problem solving, planning & evaluation skills to develop an appropriate research design
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
04. Use understanding of the relevant ethical principles and guidelines to prepare an ethics application
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMuhammad Rahman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessment | Description of research methods | 20 | 03 |
One 5000-word written assessment | Literature reviews paper/Chapter | 50 | 01, 02 |
One 2500-word written assessment | Ethics application | 30 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMuhammad Rahman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessment | Description of research methods | 20 | 03 |
One 5000-word written assessment | Literature reviews paper/Chapter | 50 | 01, 02 |
One 2500-word written assessment | Ethics application | 30 | 04 |