NURSING 7021B - Research Part II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

This course requires the student to develop their research proposal and successfully gain ethical approval to conduct the research

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code NURSING 7021B
    Course Research Part II
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Contact Up to 1 hour per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Corequisites NURSING 7021A
    Restrictions Only available to Master of Nursing Science students. Students must have the prior approval of the Master of Nursing Science Program Coordinator or Head of School Nursing for enrolment.
    Assessment Ethics application
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Morgan Smith

    Dr Morgan Smith
    Adelaide Nursing School
    The University of Adelaide
    SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5005
    morgan.r.smith@adelaide.edu.au

    Associate Professor Lynette Cusack
    Adelaide Nursing School
    The University of Adelaide
    SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5005
    lynette.cusack@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Develop a small scale research proposal
    Compile a human research ethics application
    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

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    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

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    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

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    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

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    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

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    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

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    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

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    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Each student is allocated a supervisor(s) to guide the student through their research process.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    All students are allocated a minimum of one supervisor for individual supervision.
    Workload

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

    A 3 unit course is equivalent to 12 hours per week.

    Supervision: average of one hour per week.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Students will continue to develop their research proposal, their
    understanding of ethical research practices, and the processes involved
    with gaining ethics approval to conduct research.
    Specific Course Requirements
    As research 1 to Research IV are part of the research component there
    will be milestones that need to be achieved to the satisfaction of the
    supervisor(s) and Course Coordinator to enable the student to progress.
    This will be assessed in a continuing grade.The student is required to develop and submit an application to a Human Resarch Ethics Committee for approval.
  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Human research ethics application submitted to relevant committee
    Assessment Detail
    As Research 1 to Research IV are part of the research component there will be milestones that need to be achieved to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s) and Course Coordinator to enable the student to progress.

    Search Strategy
    The student is required to construct a search strategy for searching the literature related to their research question. Word count 500

    Thesis composition
    The student is required to complete a detailed plan for the composition of the research thesis. Word count 1250

    Research proposal
    The student is required to develop and submit an application to the University Human Research Commitee for approval. Word count 2500
    Submission
    Details will be made available on MyUni.
    Course Grading

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

    NOG (No Grade Associated)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing

    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.

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    SELT feedback is not available as it did not meet the threshold for response numbers.
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