HNN727 - Research in Nursing and Midwifery

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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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

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
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking

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
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

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
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

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
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO6

Identify the strategies commonly used to translate knowledge into practice and critically appraise their strengths and limitations.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Trimester 2:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Written assignment 2500 words 25%
  • Week 4
Assessment 2: Written assignment 1000 words 10%
  • Week 6
Assessment 3: Digital presentation 3-4 minutes maximum, equivalent to 500 words 5%
  • Week 8
Assessment 4: Written assignment 6000 words 60%
  • Week 11

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.

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