? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HEA-3-Res&Inq

This course develops the students' critical understanding of, and skills relevant to, evidence-based practice; and contributes thereby to their capacity for accountable professional practice.

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1, Nursing 2, Health & Society 1A, Health & Society 1B, Health & Society 2A, Health & Society 2B,

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 24/09/2008 11:10 12:00

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Wednesday 11:10 12:00 Central Lecture Wednesday 12:10 13:00 Central

Demonstrate a grasp of the main elements in different research designs and methods
Critically appraise research-based nursing literature using the research-as-argument template
Consider both of the above in relation to themes of evidence-based practice and accountability

One course paper 4,000-4,500 words

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel : (0131 6)50 3889
Email : Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Graeme Smith
Tel : (0131 6)50 3901
Email : Graeme.Smith@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/