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Units NURS5069 Semester 1 2021 [Block mode]

Unit of study_

NURS5069: Research in Nursing and Health Care

Semester 1, 2021 [Block mode] - Remote

Overview

In this unit of study you will critically analyse approaches to research through examination of the philosophical and theoretical origins of the research traditions and knowledge generation in nursing and other health research. Conceptualisation of research questions, selection of research designs, governance of research and research utilisation in the clinical setting will be explored. Opportunities will be provided to engage in the research process with reference to clinically related situations.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	NURS5069
Academic unit	Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Nathaniel Marshall, nathaniel.marshall@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assessment 3:Research proposal or evidence implementation plan Research Proposal or Implementation plan	40%	STUVAC Due date: 11 Jun 2021 at 23:59	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 1: Systematic Search Strategy For this activity you are asked to submit a systematic search strategy	20%	Week 05 Due date: 01 Apr 2021 at 23:59	1000
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 2:Evidence for clinical practice (critical literature review) Systematic critical Literature review	40%	Week 11 Due date: 21 May 2021 at 23:59	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Systematic literature search strategy: Students will develop an answerable research question (they may utilise the PICOT or SPIDER acronyms) and develop and submit a systematic search strategy and PRISMA diagram to identify research articles to be used for the selected topic of focus for this unit of study.
Evidence for clinical practice (critical literature review): Students will demonstrate the process of advancing a clinical problem statement or research question arising from their work or practice through the process of retrieval and critique of relevant research literature.
Research proposal or evidence implementation plan: Students have a choice of two assessment tasks. Students can, a) prepare an evidence implementation plan for implementing the evidence-based
recommendation(s) proposed in assessment 2 into a practice context, or, b) prepare a research or evaluation proposal to further investigate a research or practice gap identified by the literature review, or to evaluate the effects of an evidence-based practice change.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Commence Topic 1 Readings	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 02	Online lectures and intensive assessment workshopping via zoom 11th and 12th March	Block teaching (14 hr)
Week 02	Commence Topic 2 readings and complete topic 1	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 03	Complete Readings for Topic 2. Start assessment 1.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 04	Commence Topic 3 readings. Continue Assessment 1	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 05	Complete Topic 3 Readings. Submit Assessment 1	Independent study (16 hr)
Week 06	Start Topic 4 Readings.	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 07	Complete Topic 4 Readings.	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 08	Online lectures and intensive assessment workshopping via zoom 6 & & May	Block teaching (14 hr)
Week 08	Start Topic 5 Readings. Prepare for Assessment 2	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 09	Complete Topic 5 Readings. Preparing Assessment 2	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 10	Preparing for Assessment 2.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 11	Submit Assessment 2. Prepare assessment 3	Independent study (16 hr)
Week 12	Preparing Assessment 3	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 13	Prepare Assessment 3	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 14 (STUVAC)	StuVac week - no exam in this unit. Submit Assessment 3	Independent study (14 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: This year the unit is fully online but candidates are expected to interact with the learning system regularly and if possible attend the online tutorial sessions.
Referencing guide: The Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 6th Edition, 2010 as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing. The key mechanics of the style for crediting sources are covered in Chapter 6 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2010), only 23 pages, and examples are given in Chapter 7. Here is the full reference for the manual: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library, the list is available on Canvas. Some are hyperlinked but some of them you are expected to be able to use the library portal to find them as a core clinical research skill that you will need to complete your assessments and will be really usefull in normal professional life

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. describe the philosophical paradigms underpinning various research approaches to investigating clinical questions and how these relate to the generation of new knowledge (research) in advanced practice nursing and health care
LO2. implement developed strategies for the quality appraisal of research literature including identification of the appropriateness, strength and limitations of various research approaches in relation to practice and research questions
LO3. understand key practical and theoretical issues pertaining to the application of ethical standards and codes in the conduct of research with humans
LO4. engage with topics presented in the broader health care environment through analysis of health research
LO5. develop strategies or plans for implementing new knowledge from research into professional and/or clinical contexts (practice change)
LO6. develop and implement strategies or plan research for monitoring, evaluating and sustaining evidence-based practice change.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit is now fully online in response to covid. As a result the course material can be provided earlier to allow candidates more time to prepare their first two assessments. This also allowed the first assessment to be moves a little earlier to make the time between assessment 1 feedback to be used to improve assessment 2. Study day times will be used mostly for online intensive tutorials to workshop your assessment ideas.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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