UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

NUR4402 Clinical honours thesis 2: Framing a research proposal

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUR4402 Clinical honours thesis 2: Framing a research proposal is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2024
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton, Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before NUR4402

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Students enrolling in NUR4402 must be enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) (M3704) or Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research (M5021)

Overview

The unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an appropriate hypothesis or research question and derive an appropriate research design showing regard to the practical problems of conducting research in in nursing or midwifery settings. Ethical issues in research are also considered. Students will develop their own research proposal and seek ethical approval to conduct their study under the supervision of an academic staff member.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Research proposal (3,500 - 4,000 words)Competency hurdle
    -
  • Oral presentation (15 minutes)Competency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Identify a research topic that addresses a significant nursing or midwifery issue;

  2. 2

    Develop a research problem, question or hypothesis;

  3. 3

    Formulate and present a research plan;

  4. 4

    Describe the theoretical basis behind the topic and research design;

  5. 5

    Develop and present a research proposal, including a literature review;

  6. 6

    Identify issues related to the conduct of the proposed research;

  7. 7

    Participate in research seminars and workshops;

  8. 8

    Apply to ethics committees for research approval as necessary; and

  9. 9

    Demonstrate a collaborative and critical approach to research.

Workload and teaching

24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Polit, D., & Beck, C. T. (2018). Essentials of nursing research : Appraising evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Auxillia Madhuvu
Chief Examiners
Dr Auxillia Madhuvu

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUR4402?

NUR4402 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after NUR4402?

NUR4402 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUR4403 and NUR4404.

When is NUR4402 offered?

In 2024, NUR4402 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.

Does NUR4402 have an exam?

No. NUR4402 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available