What is a research proposal?
The purpose of the research proposal is to identify and formulate questions that arise from
nursing practice and to design a research project to study the identified problem. The goal of
a research proposal is to present and justify a research idea you have and to present the
practical ways in which you think this research should be conducted. Research proposals
contain extensive literature reviews and must provide persuasive evidence that there is a need
for the proposed research study. In addition to providing rationale for the proposed research,
a proposal describes detailed methodology for conducting the research consistent with
requirements of the professional or academic field and a statement on anticipated outcomes
and/or benefits derived from the study.
Directions:
You will be required to write a research proposal to be submitted in week 7. This may be
either a qualitative or quantitative research proposal. The proposal should be a 6–10 pages
plus appendices, cover page, and reference page. In week 8, you will present your proposal to
your classmates via video presentation.
This week, you will submit a topic for your research proposal and presentation as well as the
research questions you will be utilizing for your proposal and presentation. Your instructor
must approve your research questions and topic for your proposal.
Submit your journal assignment and include the following:
Research topic for the proposal and presentation
Research questions for the proposal and presentation
Note: Once approved, any changes to your topic or research questions should be approved by
your instructor.
Part II: Research Proposal Paper—Due Week 7
Directions
Write a research proposal using your clinical question formulated earlier in the course that was
approved by your instructor. This may be either a qualitative or quantitative research proposal.
Your proposal must include APA formatting. The proposal should be a 6–10 in length plus
appendices, cover page, and reference page.
Introduction
Clearly stated problem and purpose of the study
Independent and dependent variables
Definition of terms
Assumptions, hypothesis, or questions (depending on research type)
Theoretical Framework
Description of the theoretical framework to be utilized
Identification of the concepts to be explored
Rationale for choosing framework
Review of the literature
At least 4 scholarly sources included
Appropriateness of the review and the proposal focus
Inclusion of primary or secondary sources
Methodology
Description of study type (quantitative or qualitative)
Description of study design
Rationale for the use of the selected design
Inclusion of sample size, type, sampling method, inclusion/exclusion criteria,
setting, data collection method (instrument), and data collection process
Method for Protection of Human Subjects (consent)
Questionnaire and consent forms must be included as appendices
Data Analysis
Data analysis method is appropriate for study design.
Method of data analysis is clearly stated.
Method for displaying findings is stated.
Applicability to Nursing
Research focuses on a problem significant to nursing.
Research would contribute to nursing knowledge.
Proposal is complete so that another researcher could replicate the study.
Statement about areas of nursing that would benefit from this study.
Part III: Research Proposal Presentation—Due Week 8
Directions:
This week, you will submit your presentation using the Kaltura recording tool within
Blackboard. See the Getting Started with Kaltura link listed under the Resources area in
your course menu to learn how to use this tool. Record a 6–8 minute presentation to give a
summary, explanation, and rationale of your research proposal. In your presentation, be sure to
include the following:
Introduction
Theoretical framework
Review of the literature
Methodology
Data analysis
Applicability to nursing
Conclusion
References slide
Your presentation must include both audio and visual components and be professional in nature
Part I: Submit Topic and Research Questions—Due Week 2 What is a research proposal?
Directions:
Part II: Research Proposal Paper—Due Week 7
Directions
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Review of the literature
Methodology
Data Analysis
Applicability to Nursing
Part III: Research Proposal Presentation—Due Week 8 Directions:
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