Course Lecturer Name(s): Jemma Cornwall
Course Director Name: Jemma Cornwall
Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information: jcornwa1@sgu.edu, ext.3095
Course Director Contact Information: jcornwa1@sgu.edu, ext. 3095
Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours: Lower Leeward Hall
Course Director Office Hours: will be delivered via zoom, details to be given
Course Lecturer(s) Office Location: Lower Leeward Hall
Course Director Office Location: Lower Leeward Hall
Course Support: Ms. Cecilia George McSween - cgeorge@sgu.edu, ext. 3095 & Ms. Karima John-Lewis – Kjohnlew@sgu.edu, ext. 3769
Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf
Course Description:
This course introduces the philosophical and historical aspects of nursing theory development, the basic components and differences of qualitative and quantitative research. Additionally, the ethical perspectives of research and theory development, and the application of nursing theory to nursing research and theory will be taught. This course also addresses problem formulation, research designs, human subject protection, and dissemination of findings. It explores the role of nursing research in the development of nursing knowledge, and the impact of research on practice and patient care outcomes. This course also focuses on enhancing the student's ability to read, comprehend, evaluate, participate in, and apply research findings.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Differentiate the terminology in and the components of research reports.
- Analyze the relationship between the descriptive results of research and the selected conclusion of the reports.
- Relate the sampling methods and study sample to results, conclusions, and clinical meaningfulness of the study.
- Interpret the strengths and weakness of research designs in relation to sampling, data collection methods, and the meaning of the results and conclusions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate the terminology in and the components of research reports.
- Analyze the relationship between the descriptive results of research and the selected conclusion of the reports.
- Relate the sampling methods and study sample to results, conclusions, and clinical meaningfulness of the study.
- Interpret the strengths and weakness of research designs in relation to sampling, data collection methods, and the meaning of the results and conclusions.
Program Outcomes Met By This Course:
NPO 1. Integrates nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, ethical and effective patient centered nursing care, representing the patients’ preferences, values, and needs within the context of their families, communities and the health care delivery system. (Nursing practice)
NPO 2. Demonstrate a level of professionalism that is congruent with the inherent values, ethics and behaviors of the discipline of nursing. (Professional conduct)
NPO 3. Engages the patient to understand the link between health promotion strategies and health outcomes across the life cycle. (Health promotion and maintenance of wellness)
NPO 8. Identifies one’s own professional development needs by engaging in reflective practice in the context of lifelong learning and to participate in processes to shape the health care delivery systems and advance the profession. (Professional reflection and visioning)
SAS Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 89.5% or better
B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%
B = 79.5 - 84.4%
C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%
C = 69.5 - 74.4%
D = 64.5 - 69.4%
F = 64.4% or less
Course Materials:
Text: Essential of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, Online text, Denise F. Polit & Cheryl Tatano Beck
Supplementary Readings/Resources: These will be posted on Sakai
Course Grading Requirement:
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Assignment |
Percentage |
Submission criteria |
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Week 2 Two research questions (PICO questions) Literature critique |
10
5 |
Forum must read all posts and reply x2 |
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Week 3 Critical thinking in research |
5 |
Forum must read all posts and reply x2 |
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Week 3 Informed consent form |
5 |
Sakai |
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Week 4 The link for theory and practice |
5 |
Forum- must read all posts and reply x2 |
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Week 9 Create and analysis of questionnaire Outline sampling method, data collection method and analyzing methods on two research questions |
20 |
Sakai via turn it in |
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Week 13 Research critique |
15 |
Forum must read all posts and reply x2 |
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End of term Research proposal |
35 |
Sakai via turn it in |
Course Requirements:
Students are expected to be engaged, complete all assignments on time and to their best ability. Additional reading and independent learning is expected.
Course Schedule:
17th January 2022 to 6th May 2022
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DATES |
TOPIC |
READINGS/ASSIGNMENTS |
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BLOCK 1 |
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Week 1 Tuesday 18th January |
-Introduction and Course Requirements |
-Polit & Beck, |
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Thursday 20TH January
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-Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice -Definition of Research, Evolution of Nursing as Science -Sources of Evidence for nursing practice Research questions and hypotheses |
Chapters 1 & 2 |
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Week 2
Tuesday January 25th
Thursday January 27th
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-Key Terms in EBP Identifying Research Questions & Hypotheses
Key Concepts and Steps in Research Reading and critiquing research reports
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-Polit & Beck, Chapters 2, 4 & 6 Using page 46 create two feasible research questions (PICO) one qualitative and one quantitative Submit to Forum.
Exploring an area of interest conduct a literature search using Google Scholar Answer the following
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Week 3
Tuesday February 1st
Thursday February 3rd |
How to access literature data bases Guest speaker
Ethics in Research Read and answer all questions for discussion pg. 138 (Renker’s study) In class discussion. |
-Polit & Beck, Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Create an informed consent form for one of the questions created in week 2 download and review SGU IRB forms |
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Week 4
Tuesday February 8th
Thursday February 10th |
Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks Paradigms for nursing research relating to methods
The link for theory and practice |
-Polit & Beck, Chapter 8 Read pages on Paradigm, 14–20, 562 methods and, 16–18 research problems and, 146–148, 162
Using the questions in week 2 link a suitable theory to each one read pg. 211 for guidance submit via forum. |
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Block 2 |
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Week 5 Tuesday February 15th
Thursday February 17th |
Quantitative research design
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Week 6
Tuesday February 22th
Thursday February 24th |
Qualitative designs and approaches
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Week 7 Tuesday March 1st
Thursday March 3rd |
Mixed Methods and specific types of Research
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Chapter 11 |
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Reading |
Assignment |
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Week 8
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3/7/22- 3/11/22 |
Mid Term |
Pg. 73 and Chapter 12 |
Taking the two research questions in week 2 outline sampling method, data collection method and analyzing methods. |
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Block 3 |
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Week 9
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15/3/22
17/3/22 |
Mixed Method Research Clinical trials Outcomes, Evaluation
Systematic Reviews: Meta analysis & Meta Synthesis
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Polit & Beck Chapter 11& 19
Polit & Beck Chapter 19 |
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Week 10
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22/3/22
24/3/22 |
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Polit & Beck Ch. 19 |
Due : 1. Discuss criteria for using Meta-analytic technique in systemic reviews . 2. discuss (5) major steps in the conduct of meta-analysis (3)Discuss advantages to using systemetic methods. Submit scholarly Paper to Sakai
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Week 11
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29/3/22
31/3/22 |
Statistical Analysis of Qualitative Data Guest Speaker – Dr Solomon
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Polit & Beck
Chapter 15 & 17 |
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Block 4 |
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Week 12
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4/5/22
4/7/22
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Statistical Analysis of Qualitative Data
Guest Speaker – Mr. Stefan Hypolite
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Polit & Beck
Chapter 17 |
Due: Research Proposal |
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Week 13
Week 13 |
12/4/22
14/4/22 |
Development of research instruments ( questionnaires and Interviews )
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Polit & Beck Chapter 13
See Examples of Questions Box 13.1 |
Due:Using Survey monkey for research: Create questionnaire- distribute and collect data. Create descriptive Statistics and illustrations to present your work Submit to SAKAI |
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Friday |
April 15 |
Good Friday Holiday |
No Class |
No Class |
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Monday |
April 18 |
Easter Monday Holiday |
No Class |
No Class |
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Week 14
April 19 & April 21 |
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Analyzing of Data Trustworthiness & integrity in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Guest Lecture cookie experiment Dr. Solomon |
Polit & Beck
Chapter 15,16,17,18 |
Due: Qualitative Research Critique use Pg. 99 as template submit to Sakai Due: Quantitative Research Critique use Pg. 99 as a Template to submit to Sakai |
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Week 15
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26/4/22
28/4/22 |
End of Term Review
Work on Term paper
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Week 16
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2/5/22- 6/5/22 |
End of Term
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Research Proposal SGU IRB |
School of Arts and Sciences Master Syllabi — Info for All Sections
Academic Integrity
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Plagiarism is regarded as a cardinal offense in academia because it constitutes theft of the work of someone else, which is then purported as the original work of the plagiarist. Plagiarism draws into disrepute the credibility of the Institution, its faculty, and students; therefore, it is not tolerated” (p. 48).
Plagiarism also includes the unintentional copying or false accreditation of work, so double check your assignments BEFORE you hand them in.
Be sure to do good, honest work, credit your sources and reference accordingly and adhere to the University’s Honor Code. Plagiarism and cheating will be dealt with very seriously following the university’s policies on Plagiarism as outlined in the Student Manual.
Your work may be subject to submission to plagiarism detection software, submission to this system means that your work automatically becomes part of that database and can be compared with the work of your classmates.
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“Students are expected to attend all classes and or clinical rotations for which they have registered. Although attendance may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance may be taken randomly. Students’ absence may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy. If absence from individual classes, examinations, and activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed. A particular course may define additional policies regarding specific attendance or participation” (p. 9).
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“All matriculated students are expected to attend all assigned academic activities for each course currently registered. Medical excuses will be based on self-reporting by students. Students who feel they are too sick to take an examination or other required activity on a specific day must submit the online SAS medical excuse, which is available on Carenage. Students are only allowed two such excuses a year. Upon consultation with the Director of University Health Service, the third excuse will result in a mandatory medical leave of absence. The policies regarding make-up examinations are at the option of the Course Director” (p.46).
For additional specific examination policies and procedures, refer to the St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020), pages 31 through 37.
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“A student with a disability or disabling condition that affects one or more major life activities, who would like to request an accommodation, must submit a completed application form and supporting documentation to the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office. It is highly recommended that students applying for accommodations do so at least one month before classes begin to allow for a more efficient and timely consideration of the request. If a fully completed application is not submitted in a timely fashion, an eligibility determination may not be made, and accommodations, where applicable, may not be granted prior to the commencement of classes and/or examinations” (p. 8).
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