NURSING 4410B - Honours Nursing Research Project (Two-Year) Final

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course is designed to allow students to work with a supervisor to identify a suitable research question, conduct a literature review and prepare a research proposal for submission to the appropriate ethics committee. Students will then continue to work with a supervisor to conduct the research study proposed present their findings in a School of Nursing seminar and in a paper suitable for publication.

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 4410B
Course	Honours Nursing Research Project (Two-Year) Final
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Nursing School
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	18
Contact	Up to 24 hours per week (based on full-time study load)
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Prerequisites	NURSING 4300 AND NURSING 4301 AND NURSING 4410A
Restrictions	Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Assessment	Question, literature review, research proposal, summary of results, presentation and publication

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Mitra Javanmard

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

There are no lectures for the Honours Research Project. Each student will be allocated one or more supervisors and will meet with them regularly (one or two weekly). The supervisor/s will guide the student in the conduct of the research project. All assessments relate to this project. Students are expected to attend and may be required to present at the School Research Conversazione, usually held in September.

Course Learning Outcomes

The Learning Outomes for this courses are:

Explore options for a possible research topic
Examine the literature relevant to the chosen research topic
Compose a research question
Summarise and critique the literature and present it in a literature review
Identify the appropriate research methodology with which to investigate the chosen question
Formulate a research proposal
Conduct all phases of the research study including data collection and analysis
Formulate apaper suitable for publication presenting the research study
Present the research in an Adelaide Nursing School research seminar.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4,5,8
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	7,8
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	7,8
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4,5,7
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	4,5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	6,7,8
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	6,8,9

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There are no required resources for this course however, you may have texts prescribed for your coursework.

Recommended Resources

Recommended Texts

Burns, N, Gray, J, Burns, N, 2014, Understanding Nursing Research Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 6th edn, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis.

Pallant, J 2016, SPSS Survival Manual, Allen & Unwin, This book is essential if you are planning to use SPSS for your statistical analysis. There is also a Support Website available if you purchase the text.

Polgar, S & Thomas, S 2013, 6th Edition. Introduction to research in the health sciences, Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier Edinburgh.

Rees, C. 2016 RAPID Research methods for Nurses Midwives and Health Professionals, Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, Also available as an E-Book. Test is a useful dictionary of research terms.

Schneider, Z, Whitehead, D, LoBionodo, G. Haber, J. 2016, Nursing & Midwifery Research, 5thedn, Mosby, Elsevier, Sydney.

Streubert Speziale, H & Carpenter, D 2010, Qualitative research in nursing advancingthe humanistic imperative, 5th edn, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

Note: Students are not required to buy recommended texts. However, they provide valuable supplementary reading on various aspects of the material covered within this course and students are encouraged to have a look at them.

Online Learning

Not applicable
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

There are no lectures for the Honours Research Project. Each student will be allocated one or more supervisors and will meet with them regularly (one or two weekly). The supervisor/s will guide the student in the conduct of the research project. All assessments relate to this project.

Students are expected to attend and may be required to present at the School Research Conversazione, this will ususally be held in September.

Part time tudents will complete the Honours program in two years. Completing the course work, Honours Research Literacy (3 Units) and Honours Systematic Reviews of Research (3 units) and 6 units of the research in the first and 12 units of research in the second year.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

It is expected that you will need to spend about 12 hours of study a week per semester when studying part time to successfully complete this course. This includes working with your supervisors to plan and conduct your research project and to complete assessments.

It is recommended that you plan your time commitment to the course at the beginning of the semester.

Learning Activities Summary

Students will be guided through the development and conduct of a research project by their supervisors. They will also be supported in the writing up of the research in the form of a paper for publication.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Please note the assessment is completed over the full year. Asessment due dates are detailed on MyUni.
Research question Formative 0%
Literature review Summative 10%
Proposal Summative 10%
Paper presenting research results Summative 20%
Presentation including summary of research findings Summative 20%
Research paper Summative 40%

Assessment Detail

Research question
Word count: 1000
Write a simple research question related to your practice.
Identify the research methodology best suited to answer the research question.

Literature review
Word count: 2250
Conduct a comprehensive search of the literature regarding the chosen research question.

Proposal
Word count: 5000 equivalent
Formulate a research proposal to investigate the chosen research question and submit to the appropriate research ethics committee.

Analysis of research results
Word count: 4500
Paper presenting the research results, analysis and discussion.

Research Seminar presentation on the research project conducted
Word count equivalent including preparation: 4500
Implement the research as indicated by the proposal and formulate a draft summary.
Compose and present their research project and findings to peers and Nursing professionals in a School of Nursing seminar.

Paper for publication on research project conducted
Word count: 4750 equivalent workload
Compose a paper suitable for publication presenting the research conducted during the honours project.

Submission

Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through MyUni.

TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.

Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances. To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline. You

will find this on the School of Nursing Website.

See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/

An assessment submitted via MyUni must be submitted as an acceptable file type (i.e. .doc, .docx, .rtf .ppt, .pdf). It is also important to submit the file such as surnamestudentid (i.e. knight1234567). MyUni stamps all the other details against the filename once the assessment is submitted. The assignment should be submitted as one file, Information on avoiding plagiarism is available at www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/plagiarism/.

Contact the MyUni helpdesk on +61 8 8313 3335 or email servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au for assistance with assignment submission.

Important note: copies of assignments should always be kept.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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