Courses & Units
Research Methods in Practice CNA921
Launceston
Introduction
This unit builds on CNA920 and provides theory required in the design and practical application of methodologies and methods in practice. This unit will expose students to real world examples of the application of methods and methodologies in practice, exploring measuring outcomes of research, examining what research programmes actually deliver, where do research questions come from, how is research designed to answer these questions, how are those answers used to solve problems and bring about change.
Practical application of Ethics and ethical dilemmas that may arise during the research process, data gathering, analysis, and interpretation will be provided. The importance and methods of communicating findings and impact will be explored.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Methods in Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA921 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Dr Elizabeth Cummings |
| Teaching staff | Dr Elizabeth Cummings |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Draft ethics application 60%, Research communication plan 40% |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
|---|---|
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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