Final Year Project

Coordination

• Judit Bort Roig

Objectives

As established by current regulations, the Final Degree Thesis (TFG) is part of all undergraduate studies at all universities. Aspects related to the TFG are regulated in the UVic-UCC academic regulations for degree studies.

The TFG is the result of the training and experience acquired during the degree courses and must allow the student to demonstrate the level of acquisition of the skills of the degree and of the principles that will underpin their future professional work. The TFG is mandatory for obtaining the degree and has a single call for enrolment.

The goal of the TFG is to develop and present an evidence-based project focused on a discipline problem.

Learning outcomes

• It collects and interprets data and information on which it can base its conclusions, which, if necessary and relevant, include reflections on social, scientific or ethical matters in the field of nursing.
• Communicates knowledge, ideas, problems and solutions in the field of nursing to all types of audiences (specialized or not) in a clear and precise manner.
• He identifies his training needs in his own field of study and in the work or professional environment, and organizes his own learning with a high degree of autonomy in all kinds of contexts.
• Shows skills for critical reflection in the processes linked to the exercise of the profession.
• Solves problems and situations specific to professional development with entrepreneurial and innovative attitudes.
• Prepares written reports and documents (mainly of a technical nature) with spelling and grammar correction in their own languages or in English.
• Uses the audiovisual language and its different resources to express and present content linked to the specific knowledge of the field.
• Shows skills for analyzing situations from a global and comprehensive perspective, and relates social, cultural, economic and political elements as appropriate.

Skills

General skills

• Cater to the health needs of the population and meet professional challenges through an innovative and dynamic outlook.
• Demonstrate commitment to the profession and its values, to improving practice and seeking excellence in the care of individuals, families and the community.

Specific skills

• Act professionally in accordance with the values of the profession stated in the nursing code of ethics.
• Provide appropriate professional care corresponding to the health needs of people, basing interventions on scientific evidence and available resources, in compliance with legal and ethical requirements for safety and quality.

Basic skills

• Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialists and non-specialists.
• Students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of independent learning.
• Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific and ethical issues.

Core skills

• Bring to bear values of entrepreneurship and innovation in one's academic and professional careers.
• Communicate orally, in writing and audiovisually, in one's own language and in foreign languages, with proficiency in form, content and use.
• Develop strategies for promoting gender equality and equity for all.
• Reflect critically on knowledge of all kinds, with a commitment to professional rigor and quality.
• Take control of one's learning process with a view to personal and professional growth and an all-round education.

Content

In the TFG, the main activity is to integrate the knowledge that the student has acquired during their degree studies.

The different ones modalities of the TFG are:

- Research project design

- TFG Innova (entrepreneurship)

- Systematized bibliographic review

- Participation in a research project

Evaluation

According to the Academic Regulations for UVic-UCC degree studies there is only a single official call which provides for an evaluation period.

The evaluation of the TFG is based on the following qualification elements:

• Follow-up of the production process: 25% (responsible tutor)
• written report: 45% (tutor + president, in the case of a difference greater than 2 points, the evaluation of both parties will have to be reconsidered and if this difference persists, a third evaluation by the secretary would be included /aria)
• Oral presentation and defense: 30% (president + secretary + member

The final mark of the TFG is the result of the weighting of the marks obtained in each of the parts. The subject is passed if a grade ≥5 is obtained in all parts. In the event that the TFG is rated at 9.0 or more, the court may propose that it be awarded an honorable mention.

important

Plagiarism or copying someone else's work is penalized at all universities and, according to the Rules of coexistence of the UVic-UCC, constitute serious or very serious offences. That is why in the course of this subject the plagiarism or misappropriation of other people's texts or ideas (see What is considered plagiarism?) and improper or undeclared use of artificial intelligence in an activity automatically results in a suspension or other disciplinary action.

To cite texts and materials appropriately, consult the academic citation guidelines and guidelines available on the UVic Library website.

Methodology

The TFG consists of the preparation of an original and unpublished work that is reflected in a report and a public defense. It is carried out autonomously with the support and guidance of the tutor. However, theoretical-practical seminars are made available to the student that will help reinforce the skills already worked on in the degree.

The TFG project design and TFG Innova modalities are carried out individually, while the research participation and systematized bibliographic review modalities will be of a group nature (3 students).

Bibliography

Key references

• Argimon Pallás, J.M., i Jiménez Villa, J. (2012). Métodos de investigación: Clínica y epidemiológica (4 ed.). Elsevier.
• Benito, R. (2020). Guia per elaborar citacions bibliogràfiques en format APA 7a edició: Basada en el Publication manual of the American Psycological Association. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10854/6275
• Lumbreras, B., Ronda, E. Riuz-Cantero, M.T. (2018). Cómo elaborar un proyecto en ciencias de la salud. Retrieved from https://www.esteve.org/ca/libros/como-elaborar-un-proyecto-en-ciencias-de-la-salud
• Molina, J, & Amézcula, A. (2021). Mi diario del TFG en enfermería. Fuden.
• Verd, J.M., i Lozares, C. (2016). Introducción a la investigación cualitativa: Fases, métodos y técnicas. Sintesis.

Further reading

Teachers will provide complementary bibliography and compulsory reading throughout the course via the Virtual Campus.