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NUR4402 · Clinical honours thesis 2: Framing a research proposal
2027 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4School of Nursing and Midwifery
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research proposal (3,500 - 4,000 words) | Written | — | Competency |
| 2 | Oral presentation (15 minutes) | Presentation | — | Competency |
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
corequisite
Corequisite: Students enrolling in NUR4402 must be enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) (M3704) or Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research (M5021)
Learning outcomes
- Identify a research topic that addresses a significant nursing or midwifery issue;
- Develop a research problem, question or hypothesis;
- Formulate and present a research plan;
- Describe the theoretical basis behind the topic and research design;
- Develop and present a research proposal, including a literature review;
- Identify issues related to the conduct of the proposed research;
- Participate in research seminars and workshops;
- Apply to ethics committees for research approval as necessary; and
- 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.
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