NURSING 7030 - Undertaking Nursing Research: Exploring issues in clinical practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
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 Weekly online sessions for domestic students; face to face weekly compulsory sessions for international students as per ESOS compliance Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites NURSING 7102OL Restrictions Master of Nursing Science Assessment Assessment 1 ? topic statement. Assessment 2 - research portfolio A. Assessment 3 - research portfolio B. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lynette Cusack
Dr Lynette Cusack.
Dr Morgan SmithCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Week 1 - Introduction to course.
Week 2 -Theoretical perspectives.
Week 3 -Using literature to argue a case for research.
Week 4 -Research design: qualitative research.
Week 5 -Research design: quantitative and mixed methods.
Week 6 -Research design: Participant selection.
Week 7 - Research design: Data collection - individual interviews and focus groups.
Week 8 -Research design: Data collection - health measurement scales and questionnaires.
Week 9 - Research design: Analysis.
Week 10 - Meeting ethical research expectations when applying for ethics approval .
Week 11- Implementing and managing a research project.
Week 12- Disseminating research findings.
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Learning Outcomes
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) 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.
1,2.3.4 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.
1,2,3,4 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.
3,4 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.
4 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.
3 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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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 2019, Navigating the maze of research: Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice, 5th edn, Elsevier, Chatswood NSW.
Denzin, N & Lincoln, Y 2017, SAGE handbook of qualitative research, 5th edn, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks.
Liamputtong, P & Ezzy, D 2019, Qualitative research methods, 5th 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 2018, Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice, 6th 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 online.
Learning resources that will enable you to address the course objectives are provided on the course site.
Each week students will have theoretical and practical work to complete.
Readings are accompanied by explanatory text. Questions and activities designed to address difficult
concepts are provided.
Students are encouraged to explore concepts with each other and their lecturer via Zoom and weekly online discussions.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
It is expected that you will need to invest about 24 hours per week of study to successfully complete this
course. It is recommended that you plan your time commitment for the course at the beginning of the semester. You will need to ensure you allocate sufficient time to reading, critique, discussion with your peers and assignment writing.
Learning Activities Summary
Most learning will occur online. Students who attend the optional weekly tutorial will focus on the application of research related skills.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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
Further information will be available on the online course site.
Submission
Assessments are to be submitted electronically via MyUni by
the due date.
Students who enroll in the course will find course due dates on the course
online site.
Turnitin is used to enable students to learn.
Feedback is provided to students on their assignment.
Students will receive feedback within 2-3 weeks of submission.
All Adelaide Nursing School assessment policies apply.
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 .
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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.
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