Journal article
Inside the research incubator: A case study of an intensive undergraduate research experience for nursing & midwifery students
Collegian, Vol.21(3), pp.217-223
2014
Abstract
Undergraduate research experiences are an increasing component of nursing and midwifery degrees. The Summer Research Scholarship Programme (SRSP) is a tertiary education initiative in Australia to provide an intensive undergraduate research experience. Between 2009 and 2010, six students and four academic faculty mentors in School of Nursing and Midwifery participated in an inaugural SRSP.This study explores the experiences of both students and faculty mentors to determine how this undergraduate research experience impacted student learning and interest in research. A qualitative case study approach was used to explore the research experiences of undergraduate student and faculty participants in an inaugural undergraduate research programme. Based on the results of two surveys four main themes were identified: (1) acquisition of research skills, (2) expectations, (3) academic engagement, and (4) continued interest in research. An intensive undergraduate research experience is a valuable component of student learning that has the capacity to contribute to immediate and longer-term learning and research outcomes. © 2013 Australian College of Nursing Ltd.
Details
- Title
- Inside the research incubator: A case study of an intensive undergraduate research experience for nursing & midwifery students
- Authors
- V J Kain (Author) - University of QueenslandJ Hepworth (Author) - University of QueenslandFiona E Bogossian (Author) - University of QueenslandL McTaggart (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Collegian, Vol.21(3), pp.217-223
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.colegn.2013.04.004
- ISSN
- 1322-7696
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451237802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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