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
- 8
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course provides students with opportunity to implement a research proposal by conducting a research investigation and presenting the completed research findings in an academic thesis. Students should also be able to prepare a research paper of a quality commensurate with publication in an academic journal. A thesis can be completed in traditional format or by publication.
Welcome to the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) and Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) program and the final course Thesis.ﾠ This course is designed to provide Honours students with the necessary skills to implement their research proposal by conducting a research investigation and presenting their to the research findings in an academic thesis.
As an Honours student you will be expected to undertake your planned research to address your research question. Under the guidance of your academic advisor/s you will conduct and present your findings in your Honours Thesis. ﾠ
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Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are expected to have completed courses NUMW6001 and NUMW6002 prior to commencing this course.ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NUMW6001, NUMW6002
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NUMW6004
Restrictions
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Other
Principal supervisor
Program lead
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Regular meetings are required with your supervisor for feedback as you complete your thesis.
Aims and outcomes
To provide you with the opportunity to formulate and complete a research thesis.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Conduct a research investigation guided by a well founded research proposal.
LO2.
Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions of thesis preparation.
LO3.
Analyse, interpret and synthesise research findings and present the research in an academic thesis.
LO4.
Prepare an academic paper of a quality commensurate with publication in an academic journal.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis |
Honours Thesis
|
100% |
4/11/2024 |
Assessment details
Honours Thesis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Thesis
- Weight
- 100%
- Due date
4/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Task Description:
The final format may take the form of a traditional thesis, or as a thesis by publication. This should be discussed and agreed upon with your supervisor in the early stages of candidature.
The thesis will be formatted according to the Thesis Preparation Guidel ines available on the UQ Graduate School website although journal formatting can be preserved should you include a manuscript as a chapter of your thesis. You should seek guidance from your advisors. See the course Blackboard for further information about the format of your thesis.
The thesis will generally be presented in chapters.
The thesis must contain:
- an introduction that contextualises your research project in relation to the present state of knowledge in the field, this could be your Literature Review;
- a methodology that establishes how the research was conducted, this could be your Research Proposal;
- a report of the findings and a discussion which places them in the context of the wider literature, this could be your Research paper/manuscript submitted for publication.
Thesis chapters should must be in a logical and cogent sequence leading to an argument that supports the main findings of the thesis (generally introduction, literature, methodology, results, discussion/conclusion [results and discussion may be replaced with a manuscript – where this occurs a conclusion chapter will generally be required]).
Where the papers/manuscripts have multiple authors, you must include a statement for each publication, within the preliminary pages, that clearly specifies the extent to which the original research was undertaken by yourself rather than the co-authors, the extent to which you authored the papers, and give full acknowledgement to the contributions of others. You should seek guidance from your advisors and co-authors.
As the sole author of the thesis you are the copyright holder and therefore you are fully responsible for everything contained in it. If the thesis contains third-party material (for example photographs, maps, drawings), you must obtain permission to reproduce copyright material if permission has not already been granted as part of the publication process by the copyright holder. If copyright on a publication or third-party material has been assigned to a publisher, permission must be sought to reproduce the work in the thesis.
Submission via Turnitin in Blackboard.
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.
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) | 0.1 - 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
The thesis assessment requirements and associated marking rubric can be accessed by the course Blackboard site.ﾠ Be sure to read this carefully when planning and undertaking your thesis.ﾠﾠ
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
Library resources are available 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
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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 13 |
General contact hours |
Thesis Template and format decided Read the information avaialble on Blackboard for Thesis assessment details and requirement and marking rubric. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Not Timetabled |
Conduct planned research and report on findings Conduct research as planned in research protocol, including data collection, analysis and presentation and discussion of findings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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General contact hours |
Supervisor meetings Meet with supervisory team regarding roles and responsibilities. Set clear meeting times and agenda items and plan of work for the semester and submitting your thesis. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Not Timetabled |
Prepare Honours work for publication as negotiated Prepare Honours work as a manuscript to submit for publication in peer reviewed journal. Details to be negotiated with supervisory team. Learning outcomes: L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.