ANSWERING RESEARCH PROBLEMS - STUDY DESIGNS
NSG4RPD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will continue your research learning journey of focusing on nursing and/or midwifery research problems by examining the elements of the research process. This will include identifying a research problem and learning how to formulate aims and research questions. You will build on your knowledge of different research designs, data collection tools, methods of recruitment of suitable participants and how to undertake appropriate analysis of data. A short critical appraisal of recently published literature will be used to commence the process of learning how to prepare a comprehensive literature review, which will be the focus of their second subject in the course.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to course HHNUS or HHNUSB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Designing and Managing your research project. Core knowledge for social and health researchers.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Thomas, D. R. and Hodges, I. D.
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: London: Sage.
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Nursing and midwifery research: methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Schneider, Z, Whitehead, D, Elliot, P & Lobiondo-Wood, G.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Chatswood: Elsevier.
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Other description: N/A
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Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research. A practical guide for evidence-based practice.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: McKenna, L. & Copnell, B.
Year: 2019
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.00 hours lecture 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 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One written report (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
One written report (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Critical appraisal (2300 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.00 hours lecture 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 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One written report (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
One written report (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Critical appraisal (2300 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Six 3.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
Twelve 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One written report (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
One written report (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Critical appraisal (2300 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Six 3.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
Twelve 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One written report (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
One written report (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Critical appraisal (2300 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |