Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research: From Question to Proposal
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Wood and Ross-Kerr's (both U. of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada) text offers an introduction to the research process for beginners, with a focus on developing a workable research plan. The authors guide readers through all stages of the process, from finding a research topic to the final written proposal. The text will also serve as a resource for more experienced researchers who need assistance in developing a quality research plan. Specific revisions from the fifth to sixth edition are not stated. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Ch. 1How to write a researchable question1Ch. 2From question to problem25Ch. 3The full and final research problem49Ch. 4Critical review of the literature63Ch. 5Stating the purpose of the study79Ch. 6Defining your terms95Ch. 7The research design : blueprint for action113Ch. 8Selecting the sample149Ch. 9Selecting a method to answer the question169Ch. 10Reliability and validity of measurement195Ch. 11Ethics in nursing research223Ch. 12Planning for analysis of data243Ch. 13Writing the research proposal271App. 1What do Edmonton seniors say are the reasons for including herbal supplements in their diet for the maintenance of their health?299App. 2Value orientations of the copper inuit323App. 3The relationship between spirituality and quality of life : a meta-analysis381App. 4A proposal for studying the factors contributing to frailty in the oldest-old431App. 5Maintaining catheter patency using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator465App. 6Standardized telephone triage practice : impact of protocol implementation on reported job stress and satisfaction by nurses in a pediatric oncology outpatient setting489
