Outline

Overview

This unit of study builds on the tenet throughout this course that research is integral to all aspects of nursing theory, education, application and practice. Nursing research and its application in practice will be the focus of examination and critique. A critical analysis of various modes of inquiry will be used to investigate aspects of nursing practice and relevant nursing issues. A variety of perspectives, methodologies and methods that constitute modes of inquiry will be explored. This unit will assist students to develop research knowledge that will assist them to critique the literature relevant to their practice and determine its value for practice (vis-a-vis evidence-based nursing or evidence-based practice). As well, the unit will begin to prepare students for future research activities. Opportunities will be provided to experience the inquiry process with reference to clinically related situations or to areas that have an implication for nurses and their practice.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SNGP3007
Academic unit	Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jacqueline Bloomfield, jacqueline.bloomfield@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jacqueline Bloomfield, jacqueline.bloomfield@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assessment 1A -Online Quiz 40 randomly allocated multiple-choice and true/false questions.	10%	Week 02 Due date: 01 Mar 2022 at 17:00	60 minutes
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Assignment	Assessment 2a: Research question and justification Development of a research question with justification of choice.	20%	Week 07 Due date: 08 Apr 2022 at 23:59	200-250 words
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Presentation	Assessment 3: Group work presentation Small group class presentation.	10%	Week 08 Due date: 13 Apr 2022 at 20:00	10 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions
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Assignment	Assessment 1B: Online quiz 40 randomly allocated multiple-choice and true/false questions	10%	Week 09 Due date: 26 Apr 2022 at 17:00	60 minutes
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Assignment	Assessment 2B: Written assignment Proposed study design, method and explanation.	50%	Week 11 Due date: 15 May 2022 at 23:59	1200 words
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Assessment summary

Research question: Formulate a clear research question that will form the basis of Assessment 4 (written assignment). This question should be related to the student’s area of clinical practice and should address an identified issue or problem. Justification as to why this is important should be provided.
Online quiz 1A: This assessment item consists of 40 multiple-choice and true-false questions related to the content of Block 1. All questions will come from a question bank and will be randomised. Instructions for completion of the quiz appear on the eLearning site for this unit of study in the ‘Assessments’ folder. Only one attempt at the quiz is permitted.
Online quiz 1B: This assessment item consists of 40 multiple-choice and true/false questions related to the ontent of Block 2. All questions will come from a question bank and will be randomised. Instructions for completion of the quiz appear on the eLearning site for this unit of study in the ‘Assessments’ folder. Only one attempt at the quiz is permitted
Small Group presentation: In Tutorial 3 small groups will deliver a brief in-class presentation related to their allocated case scenario. This should include the following aspects: research question, study design (recruitment, sample, data collection, data analysis, dissmeination, ethical and legal considerations).
Written assignment: This assessment requires students to further develop a research question relevant to an issue/problem relevant to their practice, to write an annotated bibliography and to identify an appropriate methodology and study design that could be used to answer the research question.

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	Work of exceptional standard, demonstrating exemplary knowledge, understanding and critical analysis.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of a very high standard demonstrating very good knowledge, understanding and critical analysis.
Credit	65 - 74	Work of a good standard demonstrating a good level of knowledge, understanding and some critical analysis.
Pass	50 - 64	Work of an adequate standard demonstrating satisfactory knowledge, understanding but little critical analysis.
Fail	0 - 49	The requirements of the work have not been met 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:

Late penalties will be applied to assessments submitted after the submission date in accordance with teh University of Sydney assessment policy.

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	Introductory lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Research and evidence in Practice	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	The Research Process	Lecture (1 hr)
	Answerable research questions	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	An introduction to Quantitative Research	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	Quantitative Research designs	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	Tutorial 1	Tutorial (1 hr)
	Sampling and data collection methods in quantitative research	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	Data analysis in quantitative research	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Week 07	Block 1 revision	Lecture (1 hr)
	An introduction to Qualitative Research	Lecture (2 hr)
	Qualitative Research Designs	Lecture (2 hr)
	Sampling and data collection in qualitative research	Lecture (2 hr)
	Qualitative data analysis	Lecture (1 hr)
	Tutorial 2	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 08	Mixed methods research	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	Research rigour	Lecture (2 hr)
	Tutorial 3: Student Presentations	Tutorial (1.75 hr)
	Literature reviews	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Disseminating research findings	Lecture (1 hr)
	Revision, assignment discussion and academic honesty revision.	Lecture (3 hr)
	Ethical and legal aspects of research	Lecture (1.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The sessions for this unit of study are covered in block mode. Attendance and engagement with learning activities during these study blocks is compulsory. These include recorded lectures, online tutorials and self-directed reading and study. It is expected that each student will actively engage with the unit of study materials, which are designed to assist students to achieve the learning outcomes and subsequently successfully complete this unit.
Referencing style: 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 eReserve, available on Canvas.

Gerrish, K, Lathlean J & Cormack D. (2015). The research process in nursing (7th ed.). West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell.

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. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the range of research traditions, philosophical stances and different modes of inquiry and methodologies that can be used to investigate and inform nursing (as in evidence based practice)
LO2. engage in critical conversation on the issues related to translation of research evidence into nursing practice
LO3. demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts and how they relate to the various modes of inquiry
LO4. demonstrate a broad knowledge of ethical considerations in the conduct of research
LO5. identify an area of nursing practice that is researchable and write a research question that demonstrates an appropriate and accurate understanding of concepts and strategies underpinning the particular mode of inquiry.

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.

Assessments have been amended since the unit was last offered. Recommended readings have been updated.

Additional information

Teacher consultation guidelines: All questions about or problems with this unit should be directed to Associate Professor Jacqueline Bloomfield, the unit of study coordinator. Email is the preferred method of communication. You will mostly receive a reply within 24-36 hours, with the exception of weekends. You are able to communicate with the academic staff through the discussion board on the Sydney eLearning site for this unit of study.

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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

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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SNGP3007: Inquiry and Research in Nursing

Semester 1, 2022 [Block mode] - Singapore

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

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