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Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research, Sixth Edition

Author(s): Marilynn J. Wood, RN, DrPH, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
Janet Ross-Kerr, BScN, MS, PhD, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763734787
  • ISBN-10:0763734780
  • Paperback    537 pages      © 2006
Price: International Sales $96.95 US List
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Overview

As an introduction to the research process, Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research, Sixth Edition focuses on the development of an effective research plan, and guides readers through all stages of the process—from finding a research topic, to the final written proposal. The text presents the research steps in a logical manner and demonstrates how decisions at each stage directly affect what can be accomplished at the subsequent step. Throughout the entire process, the actual research question remains at the forefront of the plan.

Beginning researchers new to the process will find Basic Steps particularly helpful, learning where to find information relevant to their topic, how to organize the information, and how to clearly communicate their questions, ideas, and plans. This text is also a great resource for researchers with higher levels of expertise who need guidance in developing a quality research plan. Regardless of the researcher’s expertise level, Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research treats the planning process as an art and maintains that research is only as good as its plan.

 

2006 AJN Book of the Year!

 

ShowTable of Contents

Chapter One: How to Write a Researchable Question

Chapter Two: From Question to Proposal

Chapter Three: The Full and Final Research Problem

Chapter Four: Critical Review of the Literature

Chapter Five: Stating the Purpose of the Study

Chapter Six: Defining Your Terms

Chapter Seven: The Research Design: Blueprint for Action

Chapter Eight: Selecting the Sample

Chapter Nine: Selecting a Method to Answer the Question

Chapter Ten: Reliability and Validity of Measurement

Chapter Eleven: Ethics in Nursing Research

Chapter Twelve: Planning for Analysis of Data

Chapter Thirteen: Writing the Research Proposal

Appendix 1: What Do Edmonton Seniors Say Are the Reasons for Including Herbal Supplements in Their Diet for the Maintenance of Their Health?

Appendix 2: Value Orientations of the Copper Inuit

Appendix 3: The Relationship Between Spirituality and Quality of Life: A Meta-Analysis

Appendix 4: A Proposal for Studying the Factors Contributing to Frailty in the Oldest-Old

Appendix 5: Maintaining Catheter Patency Using Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator

Appendix 6: Standardized Telephone Triage Practice: Impact of Protocol 489 Implementation on Reported Job Stress and Satisfaction by Nurses in a Pediatric Oncology Outpatient Setting


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Marilynn J. Wood, RN, DrPH-University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada

Faculty of Nursing University of Alberta 3rd Floor Clinical Sciences Building
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Janet Ross-Kerr, BScN, MS, PhD-University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada

Faculty of Nursing University of Alberta 3rd Floor Clinical Sciences Building

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ShowAppropriate Courses

This text is for upper-undergraduate and graduate level nursing students in beginning nursing research courses.

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