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301413 (v.3) Health Contract 590


 

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

8.0

Individual Study:

1 x 8 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Implementation of specific self directed learning strategies to develop a related project or research proposal. Preparation of a research proposal or project.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have utilised research literature to support an empirical investigation into a selected area of study. Utilised the extant literature to support recommendations for a project or research proposal. Developed a project or research proposal.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

American Psychological Association (2001), Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington. APA. Beenland, C., Schniedel, A., LoBiondo-Wood, G., and Haber, J. (2000)., Nursing Research: Methods, Critical Appraisal and Utilisation, St Louis, Mosby. Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., and Swanson, R. A., (1998), The Adult Learner (5th ed). Houston, Gulf Publishing Company. Polgar, S., and Thomas, S. A., (1995), Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences. 3rd ed., Melbourne,Churchhill and Livingstone.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Learning Contract 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1  Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2  Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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