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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Doctorate Thesis

  • Unit Code

    RDT7200

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    0

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit, students initiate, plan and implement an independent research project, working under the guidance and support of a research supervisor, that culminates in the submission of an original thesis.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On line support with residential workshops.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PDT7200

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and interpret data.
  2. Develop an original research proposal based on a sound conceptual or theoretical basis.
  3. Understand multiple research methodologies and implement research methods.
  4. Write a thesis that contributes new knowledge to the field of study.

Unit Content

  1. Academic writing skills.
  2. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
  3. Critical analysis and review of published literature on the topic in question.
  4. Data collection procedures.
  5. Data management, analysis, interpretation and application to professional practice.
  6. Identifying and addressing ethical implications of the proposed research. .
  7. Research methodology appropriate to the investigation.
  8. Selection, use or design of measuring instruments.

Additional Learning Experience Information

One-on-one discussions with supervisors and other acknowledged experts in the area of research and or health care. Seminars and discussion of proposed research with peers and colleagues. Independent study facilitated by library and internet resources.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
ThesisResearch Dissertation

Text References

  • Denzin, N., & Lincoln, Y. (Eds.). (2008). Strategies of qualitative inquiry (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Burns N., & Grove, S.K. (2009). The practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (6th ed.). Philadelphia: WB Saunders.
  • Rocco W.G., & Hatcher, T.G. (2011). The handbook for scholarly writing and publishing. London: Jossey-Bass.
  • Polgar S., & Thomas, S.A. (2008). Introduction to research in the health sciences (5th ed.). Melbourne: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Polit D.F., Beck, C.T., & Tantano, C. (2010). Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Doctorate Thesis

  • Unit Code

    RDT7200

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    0

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit, students initiate, plan and implement an independent research project, working under the guidance and support of a research supervisor, that culminates in the submission of an original thesis.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On line support with residential workshops.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PDT7200

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and interpret data.
  2. Develop an original research proposal based on a sound conceptual or theoretical basis.
  3. Understand multiple research methodologies and implement research methods.
  4. Write a thesis that contributes new knowledge to the field of study.

Unit Content

  1. Academic writing skills.
  2. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
  3. Critical analysis and review of published literature on the topic in question.
  4. Data collection procedures.
  5. Data management, analysis, interpretation and application to professional practice.
  6. Identifying and addressing ethical implications of the proposed research. .
  7. Research methodology appropriate to the investigation.
  8. Selection, use or design of measuring instruments.

Additional Learning Experience Information

One-on-one discussions with supervisors and other acknowledged experts in the area of research and or health care. Seminars and discussion of proposed research with peers and colleagues. Independent study facilitated by library and internet resources.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
ThesisResearch Dissertation

Text References

  • Denzin, N., & Lincoln, Y. (Eds.). (2008). Strategies of qualitative inquiry (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Burns N., & Grove, S.K. (2009). The practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (6th ed.). Philadelphia: WB Saunders.
  • Rocco W.G., & Hatcher, T.G. (2011). The handbook for scholarly writing and publishing. London: Jossey-Bass.
  • Polgar S., & Thomas, S.A. (2008). Introduction to research in the health sciences (5th ed.). Melbourne: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Polit D.F., Beck, C.T., & Tantano, C. (2010). Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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.

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