NURS4301Health Research Methods

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 need to work with their supervisor/s to develop a research question and then develop the proposal for their project. The student will acquire the skills of developing a research proposal and an ethics application. They will be required to explore and develop skills in the application of research methods relevant to the research project they are undertaking. They will be required to identify a research problem, select an appropriate research technique and describe the associated ethical considerations. The student will be required to present a seminar on their identified research design and method

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. identify research problems;

2. select appropriate research techniques;

3. identify and describe the ethical implications of undertaking research with humans

4. present clear and coherent verbal and written communication of a research problem, design and method

Content

In this course the specific focus will be on the development of a research proposal.  This includes:

• the acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary for the identification of research problems;
• the selection of research techniques;
• the evaluation of data forms; and the conduct of critical analyses.

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

Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent degree, with evidence of high academic achievement.

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Research Methods
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Presentation: Seminar Presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Written Assignment: Research Problem & Methods
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford

Course outline

• NURS4301 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 221.0 KB)