NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 1 Project
Quantitative Annotated Bibliography
In this week’s discussion question you were asked to consider a potential problem (appropriate to your role option) that you would like to investigate through nursing research. For this assignment you will review current research from South’s Online Library and provide a critical evaluation on that research through an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a brief summary and analysis of the journal article reviewed. For more information on annotated bibliographies please visit Purdue’s OWL: Purdue Online Writing Lab
A total of two annotated bibliographies are to be submitted (not to exceed one page each). The articles must come from nursing scholarly literature and may not be older than 5 years since publication. Please note that the articles must be research based and reflect a quantitative methodology (review our reading assignments). Web pages, magazines, textbooks, and other books are not acceptable.
Each annotation must address the following critical elements:
Explanation of the main purpose and scope of the cited work
Brief description of the research conducted
Value and significance of the work (e.g., study’s findings, scope of the research project) as a contribution to the subject under consideration
Possible shortcomings or bias in the work
Conclusions or observations reached by the author
Summary as to why this research lends evidence to support the potential problem identified specific to your role option.
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 2 Project
Complete the NIH “Protecting Human Research Participants” course or Ethics and Human Protection at:
ACRP Association of CRP
 Submit  a copy of the certificate of completion to the Submissions Area
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 2 Midweek Assignment
Qualitative Annotated Bibliography
For this assignment you will continue to review current research from South’s Online Library and provide a critical evaluation on that research through an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a brief summary and analysis of the journal article reviewed. For more information on annotated bibliographies please visit Purdue’s OWL: Purdue Online Writing Lab
A total of two annotated bibliographies are to be submitted (not to exceed one page each). The articles must come from nursing scholarly literature and may not be older than 5 years since publication. Please note that the articles must be research based and reflect a qualitative methodology (review our reading assignments). Web pages, magazines, textbooks, and other books are not acceptable.
Each annotation must address the following critical elements:
Explanation of the main purpose and scope of the cited work
Brief description of the research conducted
Value and significance of the work (e.g., study’s findings, scope of the research project) as a contribution to the subject under consideration
Possible shortcomings or bias in the work
Conclusions or observations reached by the author
Summary as to why this research lends evidence to support the potential problem identified specific to your role specialization.
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 3 Midweek Assignment
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date assigned write a 2-3-page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Introduction
Background and Significance of the Problem
Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study
Research Questions, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions
Research Question
Hypothesis: Research and Null
Identifying and Defining Study Variables
Operationalize Variables
Post your assignment to the Submissions Area. You will find the assigned text helpful in identifying the salient points to cover.
 
 
 
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 4 Midweek Assignment
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date assigned, write a (2-3 pages) paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
This week you will submit the Literature Review section of your proposal. Each week you have been adding to your growing body of evidence to support your problem and proposed innovation to address the problem. The review of literature is a critical, analytical summary and synthesis of the current knowledge of your research topic. Thus it should compare and relate different theories, findings, etc., rather than just summarize them individually.
The following resources will help guide you (in addition to our course textbooks):
THE WRITER’S HANDBOOK
Guidelines for writing a literature review
The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill
Writing the Literature Review: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Graduate Students
Writing the Literature Review (Part Two): Step-by-Step Tutorial for Graduate Students
Submission Details:
Submit your assignment to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 5 Midweek Assignment
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date assigned, write a 1-page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Theoretical Framework
 Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
 Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus
Submission Details:
Post your assignment to the Submission Area
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 6 Midweek Assignment
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date Assigned, write a 1-2 page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Methodology
    Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
    Sampling Strategy
    Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 7 Midweek Assignment
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date assigned, write a 2 page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Methodology
Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).
Description of the Intervention
Data Collection Procedures
 Submission Details:
Post your assignment to the Submissions Area.
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 8 Midweek Assignment
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date assigned, write a 1-page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Methodology
 Data Analysis Plans
 Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests). Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential  statistical tests)
Submission Details:
Submit your assignment to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
 
 
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 9 Midweek Assignment
Informed Consent Form
By the due date assigned, submit the Informed Consent Letter to the Submissions Area (please note that this is only an example and no data may be collected).
   Informed Consent Letter  
Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).
Informed Consent Letter Example
IRB Application
 
NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods
Week 10 Midweek Assignment
Overview/Description:
The final project for NSG6101 consists of the development of a novel research proposal specific to your role specialization. The project must include an intervention appropriate to nursing practice and consistent with your MSN role option. An alternative to the above includes the selection of a specialty organization to focus research proposals based on the priorities of that organization. Examples of these organizations could include (but are not limited to): Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses’ Foundation, Oncology Nursing Society, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, American Psychiatric Nursing Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, National League For Nursing, etc.
Throughout this course you have been developing various sections of the research proposal. This week you will assemble the final proposal (addressing faculty feedback). This paper is to be developed in APA format/style using the required template and not to exceed 8-10 pages (excluding title page/references/appendices).
Criteria:
Introduction
Background and Significance of Problem
Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Summary of the Evidence for the Proposed Study
Research Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions
Theoretical Framework
Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus
Methodology
Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
Sampling Strategy
Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).
Description of the Intervention
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis Plans
Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).
Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).
Ethical Issues
Describe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.
Limitation of Proposed Study
Implications for Practice
References
Appendices
Informed Consent Letter
Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).