NURS 4008 Nursing Honours Thesis B (Full-time)
Credit Points 40
Legacy Code 400203
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Description Research is a necessary undertaking toward the continued development of nursing science, research and practice. Nursing Honours Thesis in the full time mode is a 60 Credit Point (CP) subject comprised of Nursing Honours Thesis A FT (20 CP) which is a Multi Term (MTS) continuing subject to Nursing Honours Thesis B FT (40 CP). The subject provides an opportunity for students under the guidance of their academic supervisors to propose, plan and implement a research project related to nursing, and work towards planning, developing and producing a written thesis due to be completed and submitted for examination in this subject, Nursing Honours Thesis B FT.
School Nursing & Midwifery
Discipline General Nursing
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 40cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject
Assumed Knowledge
A basic knowledge of research methods at undergraduate level or equivalent is required.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Investigate a health or nursing related issue or problem in depth through a review of the literature;
- Identify a researchable question related to a health or nursing issue or problem;
- Develop a research proposal;
- Obtain formal approvals for research, e.g. ethical approval, where required;
- Perform data collection and data analysis relevant to the research proposal;
- Contribute to discussions about the research process with professional colleagues; and
- Produce a thesis of the prescribed length and format which demonstrates proficiency in the execution of the study and ability to effectively communicate results and conclusions.
Subject Content
Students are required to engage in scholarly work consistent with the expectation of an Honours program. Completion of an Honours degree requires the ability to be able to complete the compulsory significant research component, namely a written honours thesis of 15,000-20,000 words within a set time frame.
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis | No longer than 20,000 words of written text (this does not include the reference list or appendices) | 100 | N | Individual | Y |