HNN727 - Research in Nursing and Midwifery
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Stephane Bouchoucha |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H575, H645, H665, H666, H667, H672, H675, H771 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HNN722, HNN728 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 x 1 hour online seminars (recordings provided) |
Content
This unit will enable students to develop increased understanding, knowledge and skills in a range of research methods and approaches relevant to applied research. It will also enable students to develop a critical understanding of the nature, scope and purpose of research within clinical practice contexts.
They will be able to formulate relevant, appropriate and rigorous research questions, strategies, methods, data collection, analysis and dissemination approaches to address a chosen topic that addresses an issue (or issues) in their clinical setting. They will also enhance their understanding of strategies used to translate evidence into practice. They will also develop their research presentation skills using a variety of media: written reports, PowerPoint presentations, online video presentations.
HNN727 will provide Master of Advanced Nursing students will a background to the common research methodologies that are commonly used in health care research and an introduction to the core skills that are required to develop an investigator-initiated research projects.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Identify the theoretical and philosophical paradigms that underpin health-related research. Critically analyse the nature, scope and purpose of research approaches commonly used within clinical practice contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify the principles of responsible research conduct that promote quality in research and minimise the risk of harm for all involved. | GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Formulate a clinical question(s) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to search, critically apprise and synthesise literature relevant to clinical practice and research. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate a critical, analytical and comprehensive understanding necessary to formulate relevant, appropriate and rigorous research strategies, methods, data collection and analysis appropriate for clinical settings. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Formulate a research question(s) and justify the appropriate research methodology that will address the questions(s). Apply their knowledge and practical skills to design a research project in clinical practice settings that is rigorous, complies with relevant ethical requirements, and appropriately involves users of services. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Identify the strategies commonly used to translate knowledge into practice and critically appraise their strengths and limitations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Written assignment | 2500 words | 25% |
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| Assessment 2: Written assignment | 1000 words | 10% |
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| Assessment 3: Digital presentation | 3-4 minutes maximum, equivalent to 500 words | 5% |
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| Assessment 4: Written assignment | 6000 words | 60% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
- Satisfactory completion of the Deakin University, Office of Research Integrity, Human Research Ethics online Training
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HNN727 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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