Outline

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 evidence and knowledge translation in the clinical setting will be explored. Opportunities will be provided to engage in research design and translation with reference to clinical nursing 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	Jennifer Fraser, jennifer.fraser@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jennifer Fraser, jennifer.fraser@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assessment 1: Systematic Search Strategy A Develop and submit a systematic search strategy	30%	Week 06 Due date: 27 Mar 2024 at 23:59	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 2: Systematic literature search strategy B Develop and submit a systematic search strategy	30%	Week 09 Due date: 24 Apr 2024 at 23:59	1500 words
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Assignment	Assessment 3: Research proposal or evidence implementation plan Research Proposal or Implementation plan	40%	Week 13 Due date: 22 May 2024 at 11:59	2000 words
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Assessment summary

Assessment 1 – Using the template provided, you are asked to develop a research question; search the literature, extract key articles and critically appraise one. The research question in this first exercise must be suitable for a quantitative research approach. That is, we want you to source articles that report quantitative research studies.
Assessment 2 – Using the template provided, you are asked to develop a research question; search the literature, extract key articles and critically appraise one. The research question in this second exercise must be suitable for a qualitative research approach. That is, we want you to source articles that report qualitative research studies.
Assessment 3 – Research proposal or evidence implementation plan:
Use the evidence-based recommendation(s) relating to the research or clinical questions you have developed for Assessments 1 or 2 or both. Based on the available research, write an evidence implementation plan for the transfer and maintenance of new knowledge from this research evidence into practice. Or, you may write a research proposal to investigate an aspect of your work or practice, or to examine the effects of redesign or practice change on patient/client outcomes and/or organisational/health service improvement. You may therefore elect to complete the assessment (2,000 words) in one of two ways:
Option 1: Prepare an Evidence Implementation Plan for implementing and evaluating evidence-based guidelines or recommendation(s) into a practice context, OR
Option 2: Prepare a Research Proposal to further investigate a research problem identified through a review of the literature based on your searches in assessment 1 and/or 2.
NB: you may choose other evidence-based recommendations relevant to your advanced practice setting if you prefer
Implementation plans and research/evaluation proposals should detail a method and consider ethical and resource implications. Either option should be developed to a standard suitable for submission to a funding body or for executive approval; however, you are not required to actually carry out the implementation or research project.

Detailed information and rubrics for each assessment task can be found on Canvas.

Please note: All assessment tasks must be submitted to be eligible to pass the unit of study. Non-submission of assessment tasks may lead to an Absent Fail grade.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

*Where an assignment is submitted late without an approved extension, a late penalty will apply. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero marks 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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 03	Study Days 1 & 2, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 March, student participation attendance in-person and on-campus. Learning activities include tutorials, guest speakers and workshops.	Block teaching (14 hr)
Week 09	Study Days 3 & 4, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 April, student participation attendance in-person and on-campus. Learning activities include tutorials, guest speakers and workshops.	Block teaching (14 hr)
Week 12	Unit Revision and Assessment 3 support	Online class (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance:
Students undertaking this unit of study are required to attend four on-campus study days (in-person) which may also be supplemented with online and group activities.

The Sydney Nursing School Resolutions specifically outline attendance requirements. Resolution 7.2 states that if students are absent without leave for more than 10% of classes in a particular unit of study in any one semester, the Dean may call upon them to show cause why they should not be deemed to have failed that unit of study.

It is expected that all students participate and fully engage in the content of this unit of study by participating in the block study days on campus, engaging with any online resources and content, contributing to discussions in class and online, and providing and receiving feedback in a respectful and dignified manner.
Referencing guide: The Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 7th Edition, 2020 as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing.

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 readings are hyperlinked but for others you will need to use the library portal to locate them. This activity is a core clinical research skill that you will need to complete your assignments.

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.

Feedback about the timing of Study Days in relation to assignment submission dates has informed the scheduling of block study days and assessments for this unit. We aim to provide feedback on assignments sequentially, that is, prior to submitting your next assignment for this unit.

Additional information

The ethics lecture will teach you about the historical context out of which our modern clinical and clinical research ethics standards arose; these evolved from the actions of health care practitioners before and during the second world war. This is sensitive material than can be potentially upsetting as it involves the personal testimony of people who were victims and also the perpetrators of crimes.

Disclaimer

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To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

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

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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NURS5069: Evidence and Knowledge Translation

Semester 1, 2024 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

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

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect