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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed to develop students literature searching skills by using a systematic process. These skills are necessary for professional development and career advancement as many journals require evidence of the literature review process, including a search strategy as part of their publishing criteria. Students choose their topic from their own area of practice to develop a review question, create their search strategy and write their critical review.
Unit was previously coded NST5158
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students have the opportunity to choose a topic related to their own area of practice for this unit, which may be used to identify an area for further research. The review question is negotiated with the unit coordinator or tutor before embarking on the systematic literature review process. Online interactive tutorials are provided to support students and encourage peer networking
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review question | 10% |
| Assignment | Search strategy protocol | 30% |
| Assignment | Critical appraisal of search results | 30% |
| Review | Critical review of the literature identified | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review question | 10% |
| Assignment | Search strategy protocol | 30% |
| Assignment | Critical appraisal of search results | 30% |
| Review | Critical review of the literature identified | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
NST6100|2|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed to develop students literature searching skills by using a systematic process. These skills are necessary for professional development and career advancement as many journals require evidence of the literature review process, including a search strategy as part of their publishing criteria. Students choose their topic from their own area of practice to develop a review question, create their search strategy and write their critical review.
Unit was previously coded NST5158
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students have the opportunity to choose a topic related to their own area of practice for this unit, which may be used to identify an area for further research. The review question is negotiated with the unit coordinator or tutor before embarking on the systematic literature review process. Online interactive tutorials are provided to support students and encourage peer networking
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review question | 10% |
| Assignment | Search strategy protocol | 30% |
| Assignment | Critical appraisal of search results | 30% |
| Review | Critical review of the literature identified | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review question | 10% |
| Assignment | Search strategy protocol | 30% |
| Assignment | Critical appraisal of search results | 30% |
| Review | Critical review of the literature identified | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
NST6100|2|2