Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description This module aims to equip students with the capability to interrogate an aspect of nursing practice drawing on knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme. Students will undertake a research dissertation/ project under supervision negotiation with the module coordinator. The indicative syllabus will be supported by master classes within the School of Nursing (academic staff, research students and visiting academics). In addition to supervision, students will be required to present their work as it develops to their peers and staff and spend time engaged in self- directed learning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate relevant policy and practice, approaches and arguments adopted in existing research in the field of interest 2. Critically analyse and synthesize relevant research literature in the field of interest . 3. Demonstrate originality and innovation in approaching the topic of interest formulating material amassed into a structured coherent body of work 4. Conduct secondary data analysis where/if appropriate. 5. Articulate realistic proposals for the improvement of policy or practice as appropriate. 6. Disseminate findings in a coherent structure reaching reasoned conclusions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Phase One – PlanningTopics of interest /Timescales for work Key research methods & approaches Formulating/refining focus Decisions on specific approach for research dissertation/ projectPhase Two – Moving Forward with Dissertation/ ProjectInstruments to underpin / enable dissertation/ project/ Analysis of material amassedPhase Three – Writing UpStructure of final document Requirements for submission and dissemination expectations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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