RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN CONTEXT: REVIEWING THE LITERATURE
NSG4RPC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will review nursing and/or midwifery research problems in context, through the process of identifying the significance of literature reviews, as well as identifying appropriate sources of literature, searching for the literature, evaluating the literature and preparing a literature review on your selected thesis topic. This will prepare you for the next subject in this course, where you will write their research protocol.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted to course HHNUS or HHNUSB and have passed NSG4RPD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Nursing and midwifery research: methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSchneider, Z, Whitehead, D, Elliot, P & Lobiondo-Wood, G.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherChatswood: Elsevier
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Designing and Managing your research project. Core knowledge for social and health researchers.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorThomas, D. R. and Hodges, I. D.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLondon: Sage.
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Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research. A practical guide for evidence-based practice.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcKenna, L. & Copnell, B.
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSydney: Allen & Unwin.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 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 individual oral presentation (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 2500-word written report | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 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 individual oral presentation (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 2500-word written report | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Three 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 individual oral presentation (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 2500-word written report | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Ellis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Three 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 individual oral presentation (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 2500-word written report | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |