Master's thesis

- Understand the scientific method.
- Understand the structure of a research paper.

The specific content will be defined for each individual assignment, according to the assignment offer/tutor that the Master's Academic Committee will develop for each course. It will include the development of research through advanced bibliographic search and review tasks, reading and integration of information, outline creation, writing, and presentation. Depending on the topic addressed, an empirical section or case analysis will be included.

The following databases contain recommendations, guidelines, etc., of general interest for the development of the Master's Thesis:

- NICE Guidelines. Evidence-based recommendations for the health and social care sector, developed by independent committees with both professional and non-professional members and consulted by stakeholders. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/.

- NIH Clinical Trials: Clinical trials related to various diseases and conditions, such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, infectious diseases and neurological disorders, critically ill patients, emergencies, etc. Available at: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you….

- World Health Organization (WHO): With information available under "Emergencies," "Health Problems," and information related to WHO regions. Available at: https://www.who.int/es/data.

- WHO: Statistics. Available at: https://www.who.int/es/data/gho/publications/world-health-statistics.

- OECD Data Explorer: Access to statistical data and reports on various topics, such as "Health," "Science, Technology and Innovation," "Society," etc. Available at: https://data-explorer.oecd.org/.

-Ministry of Health, Government of Spain: Available information includes:
-- "Areas" where information on health alerts and emergencies is available
Quality of care, Common Portfolio of Services of the NHS, Reference centers, services, and units, Healthcare
Pharmacy, Transfusion Medicine, National Drug Plan, Health Professions, Health Promotion and Prevention
Digital health, occupational health, environmental health, external health, HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis
-- Health in data.
Available at: https://www.sanidad.gob.es/

- Use bibliographic search tools
- Write a research paper
- Communicate research results

Under the supervision of the tutor, the student will learn to create and present a project that demonstrates the skills acquired throughout their studies.

During the project, work sessions will be scheduled with the tutor, who will establish a schedule of tasks to be completed and guide the work. Finally, the student must present an oral summary of the project.

The evaluation of the Master's Thesis will be carried out in accordance with the MASXC Master's Thesis Regulations.

In any case, according to Article 12 of the Regulations: "The Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis must be original works of the author's own creation, and the sources used in their preparation must be duly cited. Failure to comply with the provisions of the previous section will result in a grade of "fail" in the call for proposals."

-Independent student work: 184.5 hours
-In-person activities (presentations, seminars): 3 hours

-Management of databases of periodical publications in English.
-Management of basic statistical concepts.
-Use of the USC Library resources. Available at: http://busc.usc.es/
-Use of the computer lab for students at the University School of Nursing.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:
The following regulations will apply:

Instruction 5/2023 of the General Secretariat of 09/17/2023 establishing the code of good practices for hybrid and virtual teaching at USC https://minerva.usc.es/entities/publication/6ed7a4d5-cef0-4789-b577
5e93c70be52a
RESOLUTION of December 13, 2022, ordering the publication of the Regulations for official undergraduate and master's degree programs and their quality assurance procedure. DOG No. 242 of December 22, 2022

EXEMPTION FROM CLASS ATTENDANCE
The student body, according to article 33 g) of the University Statutes, "has the right to attention and design of academic activities that facilitate the reconciliation of two studies with personal, family and work life." In the same way the
Article 130.2 also establishes that "you have the duty to attend and participate in training activities that are established as mandatory in teaching programming."

STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
For the care of students with specific educational support needs, the provisions of the Protocol for Supporting Persons with Disabilities (Integration Area of ​​the USC University Participation and Integration Service) will be taken into account. Appropriate methodological and/or curricular adaptations will be made to address the educational needs of the aforementioned students. https://www.usc.gal/es/servicios/area/inclusion-participacion-social/in…
universitaria/estudiantes-necesidades-especificas-apoyo-educativo-discapacidad

DATA PROTECTION
Privacy and data protection policy: https://www.usc.gal/gl/politica privacidade-proteccion-datos
; Protocol regarding data protection at the USC. http://hdl.handle.net/10347/23947

ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION/SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Students must use the USC email address (@rai.usc.es) when communicating with faculty.
Assignments completed by students must be submitted via the virtual classroom.
Teaching and learning (classes/tutorials) is a private process; private is understood as a process of communication and exchange between the instructor and the students enrolled in the course.
Assignments completed by students must be submitted via the virtual classroom.

INSTITUTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Mandatory use of institutional technology tools: Virtual Campus, Microsoft Office 365, and other tools provided by the Faculty and authorized as institutional tools by the University.

FRAUDULENT COMPLETION OF EXERCISES/ACTIVITIES: "For cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the Evaluation of Student Academic Performance and Grade Review" will apply."
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES
In accordance with Article 9.2.a of the USC Student Statute and Article 36 of the Organic Law of the University System, the use of electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, computers, etc.) is not authorized in lectures and interactive classes unless expressly authorized by the professors. Students are responsible for any legal and academic consequences that may arise from improper use of these devices.

TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
Please note that the teaching-learning process (classes/tutorials) is private. In this regard, It is understood to be an act of communication and exchange between the teacher and the students enrolled in the subject.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Avoid plastic covers or other unnecessary external packaging.
Whenever possible, use staples instead of binding.
Print double-sided in "ink-saving" quality.
Do not use blank pages as chapter or section separators.
Avoid appendices that do not directly relate to the topics covered.

GENDER PERSPECTIVE
In compliance with gender equality criteria in the university setting, it is recommended to use gender-neutral language both in everyday classroom work and in assigned academic assignments. We recommend the USC Guide for the Use of Inclusive Language (2018): https://xornalistas.gal/web/uploads/novas_adxuntos/adxunto/fa5/5c013549
The gender perspective will be introduced transversally in the subjects covered by the Gender Committee of the Faculty of Nursing.