NS5201 - Research: Theory and Methodology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
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Available to students undertaking studies in nursing at diploma and masters level.

This subject will assist the student in developing a scientific base of knowledge fundamental to nursing practice through the development and application of research. The subject builds on knowledge commonly taught in undergraduate research programs. After reinforcing the link between theory and research, it will expand on different methodologies useful for research and focus on ethical and cultural aspects in research. For students planning to continue these studies to a Masters degree, this subject will be part of the preparation for the required research project.

Learning Outcomes

• appreciate the important role culture and ethics play in research and in the application of ethical procedures related to the conduct of research;
• critically evaluate research findings and their suitability for application in practice;
• describe features of cross-cultural research and identify its methodological problems;
• describe the development of theories and distinguish between conceptual and theoretical frameworks;
• discuss the relationship between theory and research and its basis in major philosophical orientations;
• identify advanced research methodologies and relate them to their respective paradigms.

Availabilities
, Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Professor Kim Usher
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.