HNN759 - Nursing Research Thesis D

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Debra Kerr
Cohort rule:

This unit is only available to students enrolled in H771

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

HNN758

Incompatible with:

HNN756 and HNN757

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:

HNN726 Research Thesis B has been divided into two parts and replaced with HNN758 Nursing Research Thesis C and HNN759 Nursing Research Thesis D.

Content

This unit comprises the final component of the development of an individual research thesis related to nursing and midwifery practice. In this unit, the student is required to write their Discussion and Conclusion, resulting in completion of a minor thesis.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Develop a comprehensive discussion of the research findings in relation to existing research literature.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

Demonstrate insights into the contributions of research towards nursing scholarship through the development of a conclusion and implications.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO6: Self-management

ULO3

Demonstrate autonomy, judgement and critical thinking in research conduct and academic writing.

GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO4

Prepare and present a research thesis for examination.

GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork

Assessment

Trimester 1 & Trimester 2:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: - Completion of a minor thesis 18,000 words  
  • 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.

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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