NURSING 7021A - Research Part I

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020

This course requires the student to identify a question, conduct a literature review, identify a methodology and draft a proposal

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 7021A
Course	Research Part I
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
Assumed Knowledge	NURSING 7102OL
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	Presentation, research proposal

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Morgan Smith

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

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

Course Timetable

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

Not applicable. The student will meet with their supervisor/s individually.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explore options for possible research topic
Examine the literature relevant to the chosen topic
Compose a research question
Identify the appropriate research methodology with which to investigate the chosen question
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 is equivalent to 12 hours per week.
Supervision: average of one hour per week.

Learning Activities Summary

Research courses 7021a, 7021b, 7021c &
7021d are assessed at the completion of all four courses with the submission of
a 15-20,000 word thesis for examination. 7021a, 7021b & 7021c will have a
continuing grade on the transcript. 7021d will have the final grade for the
thesis.

Specific Course Requirements

NA

Small Group Discovery Experience

NA
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

Research courses 7021a, 7021b, 7021c & 7021d are assessed at the completion of all four courses with the submission of
a 15-20,000 word thesis for examination. 7021a, 7021b & 7021c will have a continuing grade on the transcript. 7021d will have the final grade for the thesis.

Assessment Detail

As Research 1 to Research IV are part of the research component there will be milestones that will need to be achieved to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s) and Course Coordinator to enable the student to progress.
Identify a suitable research question and appropriate methodology.

Submission

Research courses 7021a,7021b,7021c & 7021b culminate in a 15-20,000 word thesis which is submitted at the conclusion of all four courses.

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.

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NA did not meet threshold for responses.
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NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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