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Module Title	Research Methods and Analysis
Module Code	NS403
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr. Mary Rose Sweeney	Office Number	H259
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will provide the student with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitude to appreciate research design, evidence based practice, critical appraisal and principles of developing a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop practice-related and research questions.
2. Apply the principles of evidence based practice in relation to an aspect of practice relevant to the student's own area of practice.
3. Discuss qualitative and quantitative research methods
4. Appraise research studies in the professional literature.
5. Discuss the principles of reporting and disseminating research findings and their application in nursing practice.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	7	No Description
Online activity	100	On-line discussion
Independent Study	143	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Evidence Based Practice

Research Design

Critical Appraisal of Literature

Sampling strategies for Qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Data Analysis

Methodological Rigour

Principles of developing a research proposal.

Dissemination and application of research findings.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Polit & Beck: 2004, Nursing Research: principles and methods (, 7th Edition, Lippincott, Philadelphia,
Melnyk B and Fineout–Overholt E: 2005, Evidenced Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: Guide to best practice., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.,
Lo Biondo-Wood, G & Haber, J: 2006, Nursing Research: Methods Critical Appraisal and Utilization., 6th Edition, Mosby, St. Louis,
Carol Boswell, Sharon Cannon.: 2007, Introduction to Nursing Research. Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice, Jones and Bartlett, USA,
Janet Houser: 0, Nursing Research. Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Jones and Bartlett., USA.,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BNS	Bachelor of Nursing Studies (Hons)
BNSCM	BNS Community
GAP	Graduate Access Programme - Nursing
GNSA	Access Programme - GDip. in Nursing
GPPCA	GCert/GDip/MSc Primary Care (Access)
NU	BNS in Nursing

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