Assignment 2: Research Proposal

Assignment 2: Research Proposal
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 15 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).
Submit your assignment to the W10: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Monday, January 30, 2017.
CRITERIA
WEIGHT
Introduction
Background and Significance of Problem
10
Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study
10
Literature Review
40
Research Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions
Research Question, Hypothesis
10
Variables with Operational Definitions
5
Theoretical Framework
Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
15
Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus
15
Methodology
Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
15
Sampling Strategy
15
Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
10
Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
5
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).
20
Description of the Intervention
20
Data Collection Procedures
20
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).
20
Ethical Issues
Describe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.
10
Limitations and Implications
10
Scholarly Research
References and Appendices
10
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).
10
Academic Writing
Free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Citations and references written in the correct APA Style.
30
TOTAL
300