Instructions: develop a qualitative research proposal using guidelines attached. i assume a descriptive-exploratory qualitative method with phenomenology design Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing NSG 502: Final Project Students are to select option 1 or 2 and read the corresponding chapters. The writing rubric will be used to grade the final paper.  Follow APA 6th edition format. The paper should be no more than 10 pages, excluding the title and reference pages. An abstract is not required for Choice 1.

 

Choice 1: Quantitative or Qualitative Research Proposal

Choose a topic of interest and write a proposal to a funding agency. The proposal must include the problem, purpose, significance, feasibility, literature review, framework, design, sample, measurement, and plan for collection and analysis of data. A study budget and timetable should also be included. (Refer to Chapters 28 and 29 of the required course textbook.)

Components:

  • Title page

  • Introduction

  • Literature review

  • Framework

  • Research Hypotheses/questions

  • Methodology

  • Plans for Data Collection and Analysis

  • Budget

  • Any Appendices

Choice 2:  Evidence-Based Systematic Review

Identify a clinical problem and develop a PICO question. Review the literature about this question, using a minimum of 10 references. This systematic review will identify, appraise, and synthesize the studies to answer the question. Conclusions are made based on scientific evidence. (Refer to Chapter 19)

Components:

  • Title Page
  • Abstract
  • Relevant clinical question
  • Purpose or aim of review
  • Literature Search criteria and strategies
  • Comprehensive search and results
  • Critical appraisal process and findings
  • Results of findings (table and narrative format)
  • Discussion—implications, limitations, conclusions