Study Guide

Objective

The student will:
- produce a supervised thesis plan
- present an approved plan at a seminar

Content

The student will:
- produce a supervised thesis plan
- present an approved plan at a seminar

Location and time

Novia, Alere online
Spring 2023
w. 6-21

Materials

På engelska
Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2017. Nursing research. Generating and Assessing evidence for Nursing practice (10 th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health

Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. eds. 2015. The research process in nursing . 7th ed. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA, USA : Wiley Blackwell (also available as e book)

Finnish national board on research integrity (Tenk). 2012. Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. Available at: https://www.tenk.fi/en

O'Leary, Z. 2009. The essential guide to doing your research project. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt
På svenska

På engelska
Validation according to general instructions for validation in Novia
3 smaller assignments during the course (see Moodle)
1) literature search, review
2) read in depth 1 thesis write a summary, reflect,
3) data collection, interview, will be used in RM04 as a data material, deadline 21st of March

Teaching methods

Independent planning and writing of thesis work plan
Presentation in individual or small group seminars

Employer connections

På engelska
fail, pass
Compulsory content:
Thesis title page
Table of content
Introduction (1page)
Background (description of subject/topic) (3-5pages)
(introduction and background should include at least 6-8 references of which 5 are scientific)
Aim
Method (data collection method based on 2 references/discuss method of selection) (2-3 pages)
Ethical considerations (based on references) (1 page)
Time table
Reference list

Minimum 6 pages and maximum 10 pages (excluding title page, table of content and reference list)

See also practical guide

Completion alternatives

Accepted thesis plan, indivudual or smal lgroup presentations during April-May, students book with teacher, when they are ready.
See also practical guide.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Integral Aspects of Nursing Research

Further information

Only for degree students