Foundations of Research

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students' understanding of research principles and processes that support professional nursing / midwifery practice.

Course content

Relationship between knowledge; research and professional nursing / midwifery practice; nature of research and research process; research terminology; qualitative and quantitative; research methods; alternative approaches to research (including mixed method and systematic reviews); selecting and defining a problem; role of literature review; approaches to critical  literature reviews; research plan construction; managing data; data analysis; ethical issues and conduct; role of human research ethics committeees; evidence based practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
IBNU	NURS 2033	Experiential Learning Activity: Acute Care Practicum 3

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Seminar	1 hour x 8 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Online	- x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Seminar	1 hour x 8 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Seminar	1 hour x 8 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 8 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Report, Report Review, Review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.