NSN508 Dissertation Preparation
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| Unit code: | NSN508 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | (HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405) and completion of 48cp in NS80 or NS95 units. HLN710, PUN105 or HLN405 may be undertaken in the same teaching period as NSN508. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Content of HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405 is assumed knowledge |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $555 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $2,976 |
| International unit fee | $4,236 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | NSN508 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405) and completion of 48cp in NS80 or NS95 units. HLN710, PUN105 or HLN405 may be undertaken in the same teaching period as NSN508. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Content of HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405 is assumed knowledge |
| Coordinators: | Amanda Fox | a.fox@qut.edu.au Samantha Keogh | s2.keogh@qut.edu.au Jed Duff | j2.duff@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit builds on existing knowledge, skills and professional experience and provides the opportunity to develop, extend, and apply these skills to the preparation of a feasible and defensible research proposal for a research dissertation. The opportunity to develop skills in advanced information retrieval and synthesis, academic writing, and critical analysis are supported as you review a body of literature relevant to your dissertation and methodology. NSN508 is a preparatory unit for HLN700 or HLN750.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply advanced information retrieval skills and synthesise of a body of literature relevant to the thesis topic.
- Critically analyse the literature and demonstrate advanced understanding of current knowledge and recent developments in a chosen area of nursing and/or professional practice.
- Generate a focused and ethically sound research question based on an identified gap in current knowledge relevant to the research topic.
- Design and plan a substantial research-based project underpinned by research principles and justify your choice of appropriate research methodology and methods applicable to a field of work.
- Apply high level cognitive, technical, creative and communication skills to plan and discuss research and research knowledge with an awareness of ethics, society and culture.
Content
The unit will cover the following key concepts:
- choosing a problem to research
- finding, reviewing and evaluating the literature
- generating the research question or hypothesis
- ethical, social and cultural issues in conducting research
- choosing the research approach, design, methodology and data collection methods; and
- proposal writing and dissemination.
Learning Approaches
This unit is designed to develop higher order thinking in the areas of research knowledge, skills and application. You will work with a supervisor allocated to you by the unit coordinator will facilitate a review of literature relevant to your dissertation topic; and work with you to formulate a research proposal for your dissertation unit. This unit is structured around self-directed learning however student learning will be supported through on line learning materials, interactive sessions and opportunity for small group discussions designed to foster inquiry and encourage debate on a range of research issues. You are encouraged to become involved in independent study, library research, and accessing the wealth of appropriate and credible internet resources relevant to your individual study needs and dissertation topic.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site. The opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points is available from your meetings with your supervisor. You will be provided with feedback on drafts and the final paper that you submit for assessment. Formative and summative feedback will be provided on return of the marked assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two submissions required in this unit. A student/ supervisor statement of understanding, a draft research proposal and one final summative assessment item to be completed in week 13.
You will select the focus of your research in consultation with the supervisor allocated to you by the unit co-ordinator and undertake an in-depth and critical exploration of this area for assessment purposes.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research proposal draft
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You will demonstrate understanding of the significance of a problem or issue to discipline knowledge and practice reality. Develop a testable hypothesis or answerable question, or research purpose; justify appropriate research design to address the research issue.
You are required to develop and submit a draft of your research proposal. The draft will state your research question or hypothesis, research aims/objectives, literature review, and study design. Please include your search strategy and critical analysis of the literature reviewed.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Research Proposal
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You are required to develop and submit a research proposal. This assessment measures your ability to develop an appropriate research question, a succinct and focused review of the current evidence specific research objectives, an overview of an appropriate study design and methodology, and anticipated benefits or outcomes. This proposal should then be used to apply for ethical approval if required.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
The following materials will be used throughout this unit:
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Research proposal draft - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Research Proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | NSN508 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405) and completion of 48cp in NS80 or NS95 units. HLN710, PUN105 or HLN405 may be undertaken in the same teaching period as NSN508. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Content of HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405 is assumed knowledge |
| Coordinators: | Samantha Keogh | s2.keogh@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit builds on existing knowledge, skills and professional experience and provides the opportunity to develop, extend, and apply these skills to the preparation of a feasible and defensible research proposal for a research dissertation. The opportunity to develop skills in advanced information retrieval and synthesis, academic writing, and critical analysis are supported as you review a body of literature relevant to your dissertation and methodology. NSN508 is a preparatory unit for HLN700 or HLN750.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply advanced information retrieval skills and synthesise of a body of literature relevant to the thesis topic.
- Critically analyse the literature and demonstrate advanced understanding of current knowledge and recent developments in a chosen area of nursing and/or professional practice.
- Generate a focused and ethically sound research question based on an identified gap in current knowledge relevant to the research topic.
- Design and plan a substantial research-based project underpinned by research principles and justify your choice of appropriate research methodology and methods applicable to a field of work.
- Apply high level cognitive, technical, creative and communication skills to plan and discuss research and research knowledge with an awareness of ethics, society and culture.
Content
The unit will cover the following key concepts:
- choosing a problem to research
- finding, reviewing and evaluating the literature
- generating the research question or hypothesis
- ethical, social and cultural issues in conducting research
- choosing the research approach, design, methodology and data collection methods; and
- proposal writing and dissemination.
Learning Approaches
This unit is designed to develop higher order thinking in the areas of research knowledge, skills and application. You will work with a supervisor allocated to you by the unit coordinator will facilitate a review of literature relevant to your dissertation topic; and work with you to formulate a research proposal for your dissertation unit. This unit is structured around self-directed learning however student learning will be supported through on line learning materials, interactive sessions and opportunity for small group discussions designed to foster inquiry and encourage debate on a range of research issues. You are encouraged to become involved in independent study, library research, and accessing the wealth of appropriate and credible internet resources relevant to your individual study needs and dissertation topic.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site. The opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points is available from your meetings with your supervisor. You will be provided with feedback on drafts and the final paper that you submit for assessment. Formative and summative feedback will be provided on return of the marked assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two submissions required in this unit. A student/ supervisor statement of understanding, a draft research proposal and one final summative assessment item to be completed in week 13.
You will select the focus of your research in consultation with the supervisor allocated to you by the unit co-ordinator and undertake an in-depth and critical exploration of this area for assessment purposes.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research proposal draft
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You will demonstrate understanding of the significance of a problem or issue to discipline knowledge and practice reality. Develop a testable hypothesis or answerable question, or research purpose; justify appropriate research design to address the research issue.
You are required to develop and submit a draft of your research proposal. The draft will state your research question or hypothesis, research aims/objectives, literature review, and study design. Please include your search strategy and critical analysis of the literature reviewed.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Research Proposal
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You are required to develop and submit a research proposal. This assessment measures your ability to develop an appropriate research question, a succinct and focused review of the current evidence specific research objectives, an overview of an appropriate study design and methodology, and anticipated benefits or outcomes. This proposal should then be used to apply for ethical approval if required.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
The following materials will be used throughout this unit:
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Research proposal draft - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Research Proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | NSN508 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405) and completion of 48cp in NS80 or NS95 units. HLN710, PUN105 or HLN405 may be undertaken in the same teaching period as NSN508. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Content of HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405 is assumed knowledge |
| Coordinators: | Amanda Fox | a.fox@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit builds on existing knowledge, skills and professional experience and provides the opportunity to develop, extend, and apply these skills to the preparation of a feasible and defensible research proposal for a research dissertation. The opportunity to develop skills in advanced information retrieval and synthesis, academic writing, and critical analysis are supported as you review a body of literature relevant to your dissertation and methodology. NSN508 is a preparatory unit for HLN700 or HLN750.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply advanced information retrieval skills and synthesise of a body of literature relevant to the thesis topic.
- Critically analyse the literature and demonstrate advanced understanding of current knowledge and recent developments in a chosen area of nursing and/or professional practice.
- Generate a focused and ethically sound research question based on an identified gap in current knowledge relevant to the research topic.
- Design and plan a substantial research-based project underpinned by research principles and justify your choice of appropriate research methodology and methods applicable to a field of work.
- Apply high level cognitive, technical, creative and communication skills to plan and discuss research and research knowledge with an awareness of ethics, society and culture.
Content
The unit will cover the following key concepts:
- choosing a problem to research
- finding, reviewing and evaluating the literature
- generating the research question or hypothesis
- ethical, social and cultural issues in conducting research
- choosing the research approach, design, methodology and data collection methods; and
- proposal writing and dissemination.
Learning Approaches
This unit is designed to develop higher order thinking in the areas of research knowledge, skills and application. You will work with a supervisor allocated to you by the unit coordinator will facilitate a review of literature relevant to your dissertation topic; and work with you to formulate a research proposal for your dissertation unit. This unit is structured around self-directed learning however student learning will be supported through on line learning materials, interactive sessions and opportunity for small group discussions designed to foster inquiry and encourage debate on a range of research issues. You are encouraged to become involved in independent study, library research, and accessing the wealth of appropriate and credible internet resources relevant to your individual study needs and dissertation topic.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site. The opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points is available from your meetings with your supervisor. You will be provided with feedback on drafts and the final paper that you submit for assessment. Formative and summative feedback will be provided on return of the marked assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two submissions required in this unit. A student/ supervisor statement of understanding, a draft research proposal and one final summative assessment item to be completed in week 13.
You will select the focus of your research in consultation with the supervisor allocated to you by the unit co-ordinator and undertake an in-depth and critical exploration of this area for assessment purposes.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research proposal draft
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You will demonstrate understanding of the significance of a problem or issue to discipline knowledge and practice reality. Develop a testable hypothesis or answerable question, or research purpose; justify appropriate research design to address the research issue.
You are required to develop and submit a draft of your research proposal. The draft will state your research question or hypothesis, research aims/objectives, literature review, and study design. Please include your search strategy and critical analysis of the literature reviewed.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Research Proposal
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You are required to develop and submit a research proposal. This assessment measures your ability to develop an appropriate research question, a succinct and focused review of the current evidence specific research objectives, an overview of an appropriate study design and methodology, and anticipated benefits or outcomes. This proposal should then be used to apply for ethical approval if required.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
The following materials will be used throughout this unit:
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Research proposal draft - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Research Proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | NSN508 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405) and completion of 48cp in NS80 or NS95 units. HLN710, PUN105 or HLN405 may be undertaken in the same teaching period as NSN508. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Content of HLN710 or PUN105 or HLN405 is assumed knowledge |
Overview
This unit builds on existing knowledge, skills and professional experience and provides the opportunity to develop, extend, and apply these skills to the preparation of a feasible and defensible research proposal for a research dissertation. The opportunity to develop skills in advanced information retrieval and synthesis, academic writing, and critical analysis are supported as you review a body of literature relevant to your dissertation and methodology. NSN508 is a preparatory unit for HLN700 or HLN750.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply advanced information retrieval skills and synthesise of a body of literature relevant to the thesis topic.
- Critically analyse the literature and demonstrate advanced understanding of current knowledge and recent developments in a chosen area of nursing and/or professional practice.
- Generate a focused and ethically sound research question based on an identified gap in current knowledge relevant to the research topic.
- Design and plan a substantial research-based project underpinned by research principles and justify your choice of appropriate research methodology and methods applicable to a field of work.
- Apply high level cognitive, technical, creative and communication skills to plan and discuss research and research knowledge with an awareness of ethics, society and culture.
Content
The unit will cover the following key concepts:
- choosing a problem to research
- finding, reviewing and evaluating the literature
- generating the research question or hypothesis
- ethical, social and cultural issues in conducting research
- choosing the research approach, design, methodology and data collection methods; and
- proposal writing and dissemination.
Learning Approaches
This unit is designed to develop higher order thinking in the areas of research knowledge, skills and application. You will work with a supervisor allocated to you by the unit coordinator will facilitate a review of literature relevant to your dissertation topic; and work with you to formulate a research proposal for your dissertation unit. This unit is structured around self-directed learning however student learning will be supported through on line learning materials, interactive sessions and opportunity for small group discussions designed to foster inquiry and encourage debate on a range of research issues. You are encouraged to become involved in independent study, library research, and accessing the wealth of appropriate and credible internet resources relevant to your individual study needs and dissertation topic.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Canvas site. The opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points is available from your meetings with your supervisor. You will be provided with feedback on drafts and the final paper that you submit for assessment. Formative and summative feedback will be provided on return of the marked assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two submissions required in this unit. A student/ supervisor statement of understanding, a draft research proposal and one final summative assessment item to be completed in week 13.
You will select the focus of your research in consultation with the supervisor allocated to you by the unit co-ordinator and undertake an in-depth and critical exploration of this area for assessment purposes.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research proposal draft
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You will demonstrate understanding of the significance of a problem or issue to discipline knowledge and practice reality. Develop a testable hypothesis or answerable question, or research purpose; justify appropriate research design to address the research issue.
You are required to develop and submit a draft of your research proposal. The draft will state your research question or hypothesis, research aims/objectives, literature review, and study design. Please include your search strategy and critical analysis of the literature reviewed.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Research Proposal
Weighting: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
You are required to develop and submit a research proposal. This assessment measures your ability to develop an appropriate research question, a succinct and focused review of the current evidence specific research objectives, an overview of an appropriate study design and methodology, and anticipated benefits or outcomes. This proposal should then be used to apply for ethical approval if required.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
The following materials will be used throughout this unit:
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.NS95 Master of Nursing
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to manage and improve nursing practices across diverse and complex contexts to improve health outcomes and service provision.
Relates to: Research proposal draft - Critically analyse evidence to inform decision-making in advanced nursing and interprofessional care contexts.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal - Design and develop ethically appropriate research and/or professional plans that respond to a gap in health care that informs best practice.
Relates to: Research Proposal - Communicate complex evidence-based findings through professional dissemination using a range of digital technologies.
Relates to: Research proposal draft, Research Proposal