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 |
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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: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Class Delivery Information |
1 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s). |
Course Start Date |
17/09/2013 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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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
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Contacts
Course organiser | Prof Kath Melia
Tel: (0131 6)50 3893
Email: Kath.Melia@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Kirsty.Gardner@ed.ac.uk |
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