HNN756 - Nursing Research Thesis A
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 1: Online Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Debra Kerr Trimester 2: Debra Kerr |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H771, H777, H779 |
| Prerequisite: | HNN727 Research in Nursing and Midwifery, with a score of 70% (D) or above; AND a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) greater than 65. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Learning experiences are determined in consultation with research thesis supervisors, assigned to the student prior to commencement. Consultations may be held in-person, via email, skype, Blackboard Collaborate or other media; and held at least monthly by agreement. |
Note:HNN725 Research Thesis A has been divided into two parts and replaced by HNN756 Nursing Research Thesis A and HNN757 Nursing Research Thesis B. | |
Content
This unit comprises the first component of the development of an individual research thesis related to nursing and nursing practice. In this unit, the student is required to describe the background and develop a comprehensive literature review of the existing research evidence in the cognate area; identify the science/research gap and determine the research question/s and/or hypothesis to be tested.
| 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 | Demonstrate an ability to search for relevant research evidence from a variety of sources. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically and comprehensively examine and evaluate the existing research evidence relevant to the cognate area. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Identify the science/research gap and justify the need for further research. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Determine the research question/s and/or hypothesis to be tested. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Submission of HNN756 Progress Report | 750 words | Ungraded Pass/Fail |
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| Assessment 2: Submission of a full draft of Chapter 1 (Background) and Chapter 2 (Literature Review) | Ungraded Pass/Fail |
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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.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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