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NURS4025: Honours Thesis Introduction
2025 unit information
This unit of study focuses on the knowledge and skills required for conducting research. It examines (i) research design and research methods including various data collection and analysis techniques; (ii) ethical considerations in undertaking research; and (iii) evaluating and critiquing the literature. Students will also develop skills for presenting their research, including oral presentation. With the assistance of their supervisor, students will begin a literature search and commence their literature review of their research topic. Preliminary findings will be presented during an oral assessment.
Unit details and rules
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Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 12 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate that they have acquired the skills necessary to refine a research question and select an appropriate research design and method for their study.
- LO2. demonstrate through oral presentation that they have acquired the skills necessary to search background literature, plan and communicate their proposed research plan to peers
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Singapore |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Singapore |
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