Research Foundations NSG/456 Version 2 University of Phoenix Material Research Topic, Problem, and Question Complete this worksheet to develop your research focus for this course. To help you better understand the main parts of research, this topic will be the basis for other assignments in the course. Identify a Research Topic Grove, Gray, and Polit (2015) define a research topic as “a concept or broad issue that is important to nursing, such as acute pain, chronic pain management, coping with illness, or health promotion” (p. 131). Define your broad research topic in one to two sentences. Identify your Research Problem Grove, Gray, and Polit (2015) explain that a research problem “is an area in which there is a gap in the knowledge needed for nursing practice” (p.131). Write your research problem and explain the significance and background in a 175- to 260-word narrative. Develop your Research Question Research questions should be short, probing, and take variables into account (Grove, Gray & Polit, 2015). Although the PICOS format is not required, your question should address patient, intervention, comparisons, outcomes for practice, and study design. Develop a one-sentence research question. Copyright © 2016, 2018 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 1 Grading Criteria NSG/456 University of Phoenix Material Grading Criteria Week 1: Research Foundations Content: 18 points possible Points possible Points earned Research Topic Clearly identifies a broad research topic 2 Research Problem Clearly identifies a related research problem, explaining the knowledge gap 3 Explains significance of the problem to illustrate the need for the research 3 Explains the background of the problem to illustrate the need for the research 3 Research question Question is short and clear 2 Identifies patient, intervention, comparisons, outcomes for practice and study design 5 Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2016, 2018 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Comments 1 Grading Criteria NSG/456 Week 2: Ethical Issues in Research Content: 16 points possible Points possible Shows evidence of thoughtful consideration of ethics in a broad sense 8 Addresses the social and clinical value of the research 2 Explains the scientific validity of the research 2 Addresses subject selection and informed consent 2 Shows a favorable risk-benefit ratio 2 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Maintains a scholarly tone 0.5 Cites at least one peer-reviewed and one evidencebased resource in APA format Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate Points earned Comments Points earned Comments 1 0.5 Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2016, 2018 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 2 Grading Criteria NSG/456 Week 3: Research Design Content: 16 points possible Points possible Appropriately identified the type of research that correlates to the question identified in week one assignment 3 Summarized the major steps in the identified type of research 3 Determined specific type or approach 3 Explained why the approach is the best selection 3 Identified potential resulting data 2 Explained how analyzing and interpreting the data can inform research question 2 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate, and maintains a scholarly tone 1 Cited at least one peer-reviewed resource in APA format 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2016, 2018 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 3 Grading Criteria NSG/456 Week 4: Finding Evidence Content: 13 points possible Points possible Found and cited three journal articles clearly linked to the chosen research topic 3 Articles are peer reviewed or original research, recent (published within 5 years), and statistically significant 3 Summarized each article in your own words, describing: • participants • independent variables • dependent variables • methods • results 6 Includes APA citations for each article 1 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 1 Maintains a scholarly tone 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /15 Copyright © 2016, 2018 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 4 Grading Criteria NSG/456 Week 5: Research Dissemination Plan Content: 16 points possible Points possible Demonstrates clear consideration for audience: • Groups most likely to use this research • Practice setting 4 Addresses the needs of the end-users, anticipates questions • Takes data presentation into account • Specific needs based on practice setting • Specific language needs to ensure understanding 4 Considers specific journals, newsletters, or publications to publish in to reach the audience 4 Identifies appropriate presentation opportunities: conferences, meetings, or panels to ensure ideas are readily available in the field 4 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 1 Maintains a scholarly tone 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2016, 2018 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 5
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