NURS 4001 Methods and Methodologies in Midwifery Research
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401439
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Description This unit will broaden and deepen students understanding of research methodologies and methods and develop research skills in order to apply these to a specific Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) research project.
School Nursing & Midwifery
Discipline Midwifery
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject
Restrictions Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours).
Assumed Knowledge
A basic knowledge of research methods at undergraduate level.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate midwifery research methodologies
- Develop a coherent research proposal and plan
- Evaluate specific data collection method(s) and analyses
- Identify and devise strategies to ensure rigour/validity/reliability of a planned study
- Identify potential ethical dilemmas and devise strategies to mitigate risk
Subject Content
Data collection method(s) and analysis
Planning to ensure Rigour/Validity and Reliability
Use of ethical principles in the conduct of research
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | 2,500 words | 60 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Wood, M. J., & Ross-Kerr, J. C. (2011). Basic steps in planning nursing research: From question to proposal (7th edn). Jones and Bartlett.
Teaching Periods
Autumn
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Spring
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