NURSING 7030 - Undertaking nursing research Exploring Issues in clinical practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019

This course focuses on how to conduct nursing research. It covers a range of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies and methods with a focus on how to use these research approaches and tools to identify answers to problems, issues and questions. Practical aspects of undertaking research are explored with an emphasis on research skill development. Course content includes philosophical underpinnings of research, ethical considerations, literature searching and reviewing, research methodologies, sampling / participant selection, common data collection methods, techniques for data analysis, writing research proposals and grant applications, managing a research project and dissemination research findings.

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 7030
Course	Undertaking nursing research Exploring Issues in clinical practice
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Nursing School
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completed 7102OL - Research Literacy
Restrictions	MNurSc students only
Assessment	Assessment 1 ? Research organisational chart (0%) Assessment 2 ? Research portfolio A ? 5 research related activities as stated in study guide (40%) Assessment 3 ?Research portfolio B - 6 research related activities as stated in study guide (60%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Lynette Cusack

Dr Lynette Cusack.
Dr Morgan Smith

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Compose a research question and propose a
research methodology.

2. Compose a research method that is congruent with
the methodology and addresses the question.

3. Identify ethical issues related to the research
process.

4. Identify strategies for conducting research

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2.3.4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3,4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Textbook: Gerrish K & Lathlean J 2015, The research process in nursing, 7th edition. John Wiley and
Son, Chichester.

Recommended Resources

Borbasi, S & Jackson, D 2015, Navigating the maze of research: Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice, 4th edn, Elsevier, Sydney.

Denzin, N & Lincoln, Y 2017, SAGE handbook of qualitative research, 5th edn, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks.

Liamputtong, P & Ezzy, D 2013, Qualitative research methods, 4th edn,Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

Polit, D & Beck, C 2016, Nursing research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice, 10th edn, Lippincott, Philadelphia.

Schneider, Z, Whitehead, D, Elliott, D, LoBiondo-Wood, G, & Haber, J 2016, Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice, 5th edn, Elsevier, Chatswood NSW. (Already purchased for an earlier course)

Online Learning

A range of online learning resources will be provided for this course including the course guide, online access to library resources, internal and external weblinks, announcements, discussion boards, lecture recordings, email and Turnitin.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is delivered on line with an optional one hour weekly tutorial.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

For this course students can expect to spend 312 hours studying over the semester.

Learning Activities Summary

Most learning will occur online. Students who attend the optional weekly tutorial will focus on the application of research related skills.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Topic statement. Formative. 0%
Portfolio A. Summative. 40%
Portfolio B. Summative. 60%

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1
Topic statement
Students identify a topic of research interest.
Due: week 2

Assessments 2
Portfolio A
Students commence a research proposal on their chosen topic.
Due: mid-semester

Assessments 3
Portfolio B
Students complete their research proposal and identify issues related to managing their research project.
Due: week 12

Submission

Students submit assignments via 'MyUni'

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

Additional opportunities for interactivity have been developed in response to student feedback. In addition the assessment has been changed in response to feedback from students.
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