Undergraduate Course: Research and Inquiry in Nursing (NUST10007)
Course Outline
School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Nursing Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course develops the students' critical understanding of, and skills relevant to, evidence-based practice; and contributes thereby to their capacity for accountable professional practice. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Room D01, Forrest Hill |
Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s). |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a grasp of the main elements in different research designs and methods
Critically appraise research-based nursing literature using the research-as-argument template
Consider both of the above in relation to themes of evidence-based practice and accountability |
Assessment Information
One course paper 4,000-4,500 words |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Kath Melia
Tel: (0131 6)50 3893
Email: Kath.Melia@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Martina Dankova
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Martina.Dankova@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2011 6:31 am
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