Year
2018
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 successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • Identify and analyse evidence that drives the research process.

  • Use reflective skills to critique learning styles and writing skills.

  • Outline strategies for managing and constructing a thesis.

  • Present a coherent academic argument to justify a research question.