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Description
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The student will critique the literature on a clearly defined area of research in nursing practice The student will be expected to perform an extensive up-to-date search of the current literature. The student will critique the literature in a 2500 word essay. The work will be carried out over 1 semester.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Provide justification to investigate the research topic.
2. Critque current state of knowledge in the chosen field by undertaking a substantive literature review.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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| Independent learning | 69 | Student self-directed learning | | Lecture | 2 | On-line lectures that will require two hours to complete | | Tutorial | 4 | No Description | | Total Workload: 75 |
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
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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| 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 |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Kader Parahoo: 2006, Nursing research, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, 0-333-98727-6
- edited by Kate Gerrish, Anne Lacey: 0, The research process in nursing, 978-1-4051-3013-4
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Other Resources
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5908, CINAHL, 0, NA, 5909, PUBMED, 0, NA, 5910, EMBASE, 0, NA, 5911, Cochrane Library, 0, NA, |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BNS | Bachelor of Nursing Studies (Hons) |
| BNT | Bachelor of Nursing Theory (BNT) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS467 |
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