NURSING 7021B - Research Part II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

This course requires the student to finalise their literature review and 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 2
    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 eligible Master of Nursing Science students
    Course Description This course requires the student to finalise their literature review and proposal and successfully gain ethical approval to conduct the research
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philippa Rasmussen


    Dr Philippa Rasmussen
    Master of Nursing Science Program Co-ordinator
    School of Nursing
    The University of Adelaide
    AUSTRALIA 5005
    Phone: +61 8 8313 3866
    Fax: +61 8 8313 3594
    philippa.rasmussen@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
    1. Explore options for possible research topic
    2. Examine the literature relevant to the chosen topic
    3. Compose a research question
    4. Identify the appropriate research methodology with which to investigate the chosen question
    5. Formulate and present a research proposal
    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&5
    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&5
    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
    1,2,3,4&5
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1,2,3,4&5
    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
    4&5
    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&5
  • 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. In addition, there will be two group sessions and access to online resources, such as voiceover recorded lectures.
    Workload

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

    A 3 unit course requires 12 hours study per week.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Search Strategy                                                                                                         Formative               0%
    Construct a detailed plan for the composition of the thesis                                             Summative              30%
    Research Proposal                                                                                                       Formative               70%
    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 Coordinatorto enable the student to progress. This will be assessed in a continuing grade.

    Search Strategy
    The student is required to conduct a 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 Resaerch Ethics Committee for approval. Word Count 2500.
  • 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
    Search Strategy                                                                                                                       Formative           0%
    Construct a detailed plan for the composition of the thesis                                                           Summative         30%
    Resaerch proposal                                                                                                                     Summative         70%
    Assessment Detail
    Details will be made available on MyUni.
    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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