SYK2830A Research in Nursing Course description

SYKK3900, SYKP3900 og SKOMP3910 er 100 % overlappende.

It is recommended that students have passed the following courses:

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• SYKK/SYKP2000 Theory of Science and Research Methods
• SYKK/SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

KnowledgeThe student

• can describe common data collection and analysis methods
• can assess quantitative and qualitative results with a critical approach to methods
• can describe how it is possible to update your own skills in a chosen subject area and how to contribute to developing professional practice

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SkillsThe student

• can formulate a research question, competently carry out a literature search and plan research under supervision
• can collect and analyse data, and present results from a mini-research project orally and in writing in the form of a project report
• can reflect on current procedures and methods, and take the initiative to engage in dialogue about the implementation of new knowledge and new work methods

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CompetenceThe student

• can develop expertise in a chosen subject area and contribute to developing professional practice
• can reflect on nursing issues within a chosen subject area

Lectures, seminars, self-study and group work.

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The first week comprises lectures about research and research methods, and students will also be divided into groups, choose their topic and plan the project. The second week comprises supervised group work with data collection and analysis. In the third week, students will write their project report, and present and discuss the results.

None.

Group home exam

• 3-5 students per group.
• The exam period extends throughout the course.
• Scope of 3,000 words (+/- 10%).

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Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam can submit a reworked version once as a resit.

The assignment can be given in English or Scandinavian language. The individual group must deliver in the same language.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Pass/fail. One overall grade is awarded for the whole group.

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10% of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.;

The course overlaps 100% with SYK2830A and SYK2830B.