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Research in Practice (NURS90103)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to research designs and methods commonly applied to nursing inquiry. Students will identify how research questions arise, why specific methodologies are used, how studies are conducted, and data obtained, interpreted and reported. The emphasis of the subject is on skill acquisition and peer collaboration. The subject involves hands-on exercises on the use of the Internet in nursing research and practice; the exploration of Internet databases; the development of literature search and analysis skills; and the exploration of resources useful for research and practice.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject the student should be able to demonstrate:
- capacities in information seeking, evaluation and retrieval of literature and the ability to communicate findings in a concise written manner;
- an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research in their area of practice;
- the ability to successfully formulate a viable research question and develop a research proposal that will aid in the advancement of knowledge within their discipline; and
- the ability and confidence to participate in collaborative learning through a process of peer review.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject the student should be able to demonstrate:
- capacities in information seeking, evaluation and retrieval of literature and the ability to communicate findings in a concise written manner
- an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research in their area of practice
- the ability to successfully formulate a viable research question and develop a research proposal that will aid in the advancement of knowledge within their discipline
- the ability and confidence to participate in collaborative learning through a process of peer review
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed 50pts in Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice, averaging 70%
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 1500 word written assignment, Week 4 (15%)
- 1500 word written assignment, Week 7 (15%)
- 10 minute oral presentation, Week 9 (20%)
- 4000 word written research proposal, Week 12 (50%)
Hurdle Requirement: Students must participate in weekly online activities in order to pass the subject overall.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Suzanne Kapp Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures on campus and weekly participation in online tutorials Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Schneider Z., Whitehead D., Elliot D., LoBiondo-Wood G., & Haber J. (2013) Nursing & Midwifery Research:methods and appraisal for evidence based practice. 4th edition Mosby/Elsevier
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Mental Health) Course Master of Advanced Nursing Course Master of Advanced Nursing Practice - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022