NUR4404 · Clinical honours thesis 4: Analysing and reporting research

Overview

The unit provides you with the opportunity to develop appropriate research knowledge and skills as you, with the assistance of a supervisor, analyse and interpret the data collected in Clinical Honours Thesis III. Following this, the research will be written in the form of a literature review and article suitable for publication, and be presented at a research seminar. The clinical/midwifery practice in this unit will allow the you to exit the program at the level of an advanced novice practitioner.

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Conduct appropriate data analysis and interpretation;
2. Generate a report on the project, demonstrating critical analysis and discussion of findings in the context of prior research showing due regard to relevant stylistic conventions;
3. Present research findings in a seminar context;
4. Demonstrate an ability to manage data collection and analysis;
5. Work collaboratively with a research supervisor to achieve research milestones;
6. Write to an appropriate academic standard by incorporating existing research findings and supervisor feedback;
7. Respond appropriately to realities of research project issues (e.g. ethical and practical issues surrounding confidentiality, data management etc.);
8. Analyse and present data in a clear, concise and systematic manner;
9. Identify strengths and limitations in their research design;
10. Suggest directions for future research in their specialist area; and
11. Address practicalities of research project management.

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.