NUR4402 · Clinical honours thesis 2: Framing a research proposal

Overview

The unit provides you with the opportunity to develop an appropriate hypothesis or research question and derive an appropriate research design showing regard to the practical problems of conducting research in nursing or midwifery settings. Ethical issues in research are also considered. You will develop your own research proposal and seek ethical approval to conduct your study under the supervision of an academic staff member.

Areas of study: Nursing Nursing and midwifery

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Identify a research topic that addresses a significant nursing or midwifery issue;
2. Develop a research problem, question or hypothesis;
3. Formulate and present a research plan;
4. Describe the theoretical basis behind the topic and research design;
5. Develop and present a research proposal, including a literature review;
6. Identify issues related to the conduct of the proposed research;
7. Participate in research seminars and workshops;
8. Apply to ethics committees for research approval as necessary; and
9. Demonstrate a collaborative and critical approach to research.

Workload

24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.