Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour tutorial weekly
Prerequisites
Admission into MNP-Master of Nurse Practitioner
Enrolment not permitted
1 of HLTH7014, NURS9120, NURS9217 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignments
Topic description

The topic introduces students to the drivers for research, developing a research question and identifying research paradigms. The topic also engages the student in self-reflection and project management for research completion.

Educational aims

This topic aims to introduce the student to research constructs including drivers for research, project management, self-reflection in preparation for research and thesis production.

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Identify and analyse evidence that drives the research process
  2. Use reflective skills to critique learning styles and writing skills
  3. Outline strategies for managing and constructing a thesis
  4. Present a coherent academic argument to justify a research question