NURS4302
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
The main component of the Honours program is an original research project on a topic relevant to nursing/midwifery practice, conducted under the close supervision of an academic staff member. In this course the student will be required to develop and justify search strategies and undertake a search of the academic and professional literature relevant to the research project they are undertaking. They will be required to read, understand and critically evaluate literature
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Formulate an operational research question which enables the framing of the literature research
2. Develop a search & extraction strategy that includes search terms, & data bases
3. Implement a literature search with data extraction & critique of included studies
4. Synthesis and presentation of a comprehensive literature review to guide a research thesis.
Content
In this course the specific focus will be on acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary for the conduct and justification of literature searches, and the development of literature reviews. Students may be directed to undertake relevant short courses including the use of Endnote, offered through Library Services.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) [10954], Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) [12330] or the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) [11691] programs.
Assumed knowledge
A completed Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent degree with evidence of high academic achievement.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Ass 1
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Ass 2
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Ass 3
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NURS4302 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 227.0 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.