Week 7 Research Proposal Project: Final
Research Proposal Project
All components of this project have been completed in previous weeks, so your final research proposal project paper should be cohesive, polished, and incorporate feedback from your instructor from the previous weeks. Your research proposal should be between 10 and 15 pages. Follow proper APA format and style and include a cover page, reference page, and any applicable tables or appendices. Your research proposal should have a nursing theoretical foundation.
Your research proposal must include the following sections:
Background and rationale for the study
Review of the relevant literature Design and methodology
You must include the following components:
Section One: Introduction
The research proposal should:
Start with a statement of the problem and objective for the study, which articulates the main objectives that the study desires to achieve.
Include a description of the theoretical framework to be utilized and a rationale for choosing a framework.
Describe the significance and relevance of the problem. Why is this particular study needed? How will findings contribute to the field of advanced practice nursing? Why is this research needed?
Section Two: Literature Review The literature review should:
Be a synthesis of the major concepts from recently published research findings.
Be organized by themes and not just a report about what each author discovered in his or her research findings.
Identify no fewer than six relevant research articles.
Synthesize the literature in relation to where the study fits within the context of the proposed study.
Section Three: Design and Methodology
In this section, what is to be done, and who, what, how, and where are all to be included in your proposal. The methods should be relevant to the question that is to be answered as a result of the research study. There should be information included about the study design, the setting and sample, data collection methods, and data collection analysis procedures. Ethical considerations should also be addressed in this area. Limitations and a plan for communicating the research findings should also be included in this section.
All critical elements of design and methods should be detailed, including:
Definitions of the variables
Identification of the population and sample
Procedures for sampling
Processes for obtaining consent to do the study
Informed consent form to be given to research participants
Data collection procedures
A clearly stated method of data analysis
An explanation on why your data analysis method is appropriate for your research
Issues related to validity and reliability
Ethical considerations (including plans for the protection of human subjects as appropriate)
Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Points Possible: 150
NURS_540_DE – NURS540 Research Proposal Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Introduction
15 to >12.3 pts Accomplished
Problem,
purpose of study, IV and DV variables, definition of terms, and hypotheses
are clearly identified.
12.3 to >11.25 pts Emerging
Problem, purpose of study, IV and DV variables, definition of terms,
and hypotheses are somewhat identified.
11.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Problem,
purpose of study, IV and DV variables, definition of terms, and hypotheses
are absent or mostly misidentified.
15
pts
Theoretical
Framework
7.5 to >6.15 pts Accomplished
Description
of theoretical framework an identification of concepts to be explored are
clearly identified.
d
6.15 to >5.63 pts Emerging
Description
of theoretical framework and identification of concepts to be explored are
somewhat identified.
5.63 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Description
of theoretical framework and identification of concepts to be explored are
absent or mostly misidentified.
7.5
pts
Applicability to
Nursing
15 to >12.3 pts Accomplished
Research
is significant to the field of nursing and contributes to nursing knowledge.
The study can be replicated by others.
12.3 to >11.25 pts Emerging
Research
is related to nursing and somewhat contributes to nursing knowledge. There is
a possibility the study can be replicated.
11.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Research is somewhat related or unrelated to nursing and may not
contribute to nursing knowledge. The study cannot easily be replicated by
others.
15
pts
Literature
Review
30 to >24.6 pts
Accomplished
At least
6 references are included. Concepts explored in references are clearly
identified.
24.6 to >22.5 pts
Emerging
At least
4 references are included. Concepts explored in references are somewhat
identified.
22.5 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
0+ references are included. Concepts explored in references are absent
or mostly misidentified.
30
pts
Methodology
30 to >24.6 pts Accomplished
Description
of study, study design, rationale, and inclusion of sampling information are
clearly identified.
24.6 to >22.5 pts Emerging
Description
of study, study design, rationale, and inclusion of sampling information are
somewhat identified.
22.5 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Description of study, study design, rationale, and inclusion of
sampling information are absent or mostly misidentified.
30
pts
Data
Analysis
22.5 to >18.45 pts Accomplished
Data
analysis and the method of displaying findings are clearly identified
.
18.45 to >16.88 pts Emerging
Data
analysis and the method of displaying findings are somewhat identified.
16.88 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory
Data
analysis and the method of displaying findings are absent or mostly
misidentified.
22.5
pts
Appendices and Tables
15 to >12.3 pts Accomplished
Appendices
include an appropriate informed consent form, a survey form if needed, and
appropriate tables if applicable.
12.3 to >11.25 pts Emerging
Appendices have an incomplete informed consent form, may not include a
needed survey form if needed, and may be missing some appropriate tables.
11.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Appendices
are missing or include a highly inappropriate informed consent form, may not
include a needed survey form, and may be missing some appropriate tables.
15
pts
Mechanics and APA
15 to >12.3 pts Accomplished
Written
in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error
free. Information from sources is appropriately paraphrased and accurately
cited.
12.3 to >11.25 pts Emerging
Writing
is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language.
Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with
readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased
and cited correctly.
11.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Errors in spelling and
grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or
improperly cited.
15
pts
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Total Points: 150
