Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course provides students with an overview of the variety of research methods utilised in health research and the skills to determine which research method best answers a research question. Its focus is the development of a research proposal for the purpose of conducting research as part of a thesis.
Welcome to the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) course,ﾠResearch Methods & Thesis Preparation.ﾠ This course is designed to provide Honours students with the necessary skills to develop a research proposal relevant to the research question chosen for their research thesis.ﾠ The course is designed to complement NUMW6001 – Advanced Discipline Readings.
As an Honours student you will be expected to read the literature on a variety of research methods utilised in health research and then determine which research method is most appropriate for the research question.ﾠ Under the guidance of your academic advisor/s you will develop a research proposal for your thesis.
Course requirements
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
NUMW6001
Restrictions
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Ms Bernadette Watson
Associate advisor
Ms Bernadette Watson
Principal advisor
Dr Lori Delaney
Aims and outcomes
To provide you with an overview of the variety of research methods utilised in health research and the skills to determine which research method best answers the research question you have chosen for your research thesis. The course is designed to provide you with one-on-one academic mentoring in order to increase your knowledge of research methodologies and assist you to learn how to write a research proposal.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods utilised in health research.
LO2.
Determine which research method best answers a specific research question.
LO3.
Write a high quality research proposal for the purpose of conducting research as part of your thesis.
LO4.
Present an overview of your research proposal in a professionally prepared oral presentation.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Assessment 1: Research Proposal
|
60% |
14/10/2024 |
| Presentation |
Assessment 2: Presentation of Research Proposal
|
40% |
4/11/2024 - 15/11/2024
Will be scheduled Exam block. TBA. |
Assessment details
Assessment 1: Research Proposal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
14/10/2024
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
Task description
Item 1: Research Proposal
The aim of this assessment is for students to demonstrate an understanding of the research process. Assessment 1 requires the student to choose a research methodology or design that will answer their research question and provide a justification as to why this design will best address their chosen thesis topic.
The structure of this paper should follow the guidelines of the Research Proposal Template.
Do not underestimate the volume of work required to complete this assessment – regular meetings with your mentor will assist and focus your progress.
Submission guidelines
This assessment requires students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard.
The anti-plagiarism software Turnitin is being used at UQ. The electronic version of your assignment will be submitted via Blackboard, using the Turnitin software. Work submitted will be subjected to a plagiarism detection process.
Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assessment in Blackboard or using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment 2: Presentation of Research Proposal
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
4/11/2024 - 15/11/2024
Will be scheduled Exam block. TBA.
Task description
**Students need to be available during Exam Block - once scheduled details will be announced on Blackboard***
Item 2: Presentation of Research Proposal
Length: 15 minutes presentation followed by 10 minutes of questions. Presentations will be during Exam Week and details provided once finalised.
This individual oral presentation is based on the Research Proposal and provides the student with the opportunity to present their work within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. Aacademic staff and students of the School will be invited with a member of the academic staff will be invited by the Honours Program Director to review the presentation. Where students are working interstate or in remote or rural areas the presentation will be delivered via ZOOM. Assessment criteria remain the same.
More Information: There are many resources available to assist the student in developing the presentation including:
Greenhalgh T, de Jongste JC, Brand PL. Preparing and delivering a 10-minute presentation at a scientific meeting. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2011 Jun;12(2):148-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2011.01.010. Epub 2011 Feb 25. PMID: 21458745.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.9 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 64.5 - 74.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 74.5 - 84.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84.5 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Each Assessment item has a marking rubric with criteria and marks identified for each component. This can be accessed by the course Blackboard site.ﾠ Be sure to read this carefully when planning and undertaking your assessment.ﾠ
Overall grades are calculated based on the weighting of each assessment item to provide an overall grade for the subject.ﾠ
All assessment items must be submitted to be eligible to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
The Blackboard site contains information that may support your learning.ﾠ Studies will be student led with regular supervisor meetings to support student learning.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 12 |
Not Timetabled |
Research Proposal Read the course profile for assessment details and requirement and Blackboard for the marking rubric. |
Not Timetabled |
Write Research Proposal Write research proposal and submit for feedback. |
|
Not Timetabled |
Supervisor meetings Meet with supervisory team regarding roles and responsibilities. Set clear meeting times and agenda items and plan of work for the semester. |
|
Multiple weeks From Exam week 1 To Exam week 2 |
Seminar |
Present Research Proposal considering feedback Present Research Proposal and incorporate feedback from written submission. |
Policies and procedures
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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