NURS 6052: Module 2: An Introduction to Clinical Inquiry and Research Methodologies Weeks 2-3
NURS 6052: Module 2: An Introduction to Clinical Inquiry and Research Methodologies Weeks 2-3
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| Due By | Assignment |
|---|---|
| Week 2, Days 1-4 | Read the Learning Resources. Begin to check your knowledge with the Quiz. Begin to compose Part 1 of your Assignment. |
| Week 2, Days 5-6 | Continue to check your knowledge with the Quiz. Continue to compose Part 1 of your Assignment. |
| Week 2, Day 7 | Final day to complete Quiz. Continue to compose Part 1 of your Assignment. Begin to compose Part 2 of your Assignment. |
| Week 3, Days 1-6 | Continue to compose Part 1 and Part 2 of your Assignment. |
| Week 3, Day 7 | Deadline to submit Part 1 and Part 2 of your Assignment. |
Learning Objectives
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Students will:
- Differentiate between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research methodologies
- Analyze the relationship between peer-reviewed articles and clinical issues
- Analyze research ethics related to clinical issues and peer-reviewed research
- Analyze the aims of research studies presented in peer-reviewed articles
- Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles
- Analyze strengths, reliability, and validity of research methodologies in peer-reviewed research
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
- Chapter 2, “Asking Compelling Clinical Questions” (pp. 33–54)
- Chapter 21, “Generating Evidence Through Quantitative and Qualitative Research” (pp. 607–653)
Grant, M. J., & Booth, A. (2009). A typology of reviews: An analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 26, 91–108. doi:10.1111/j.1471-1842.2009.00848.x. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2009.00848.x
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Hoare, Z., & Hoe, J. (2013). Understanding quantitative research: Part 2. Nursing Standard, 27(18), 48–55. doi:10.7748/ns2013.01.27.18.48.c9488. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239615585_Understanding_quantitative_research_part_2
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Hoe, J., & Hoare, Z. (2012). Understanding quantitative research: Part 1. Nursing Standard, 27(15), 52–57. doi:10.7748/ns2012.12.27.15.52.c9485. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juanita_Hoe/publication/235369193_Understanding_quantitative_research_part_1/links/00b7d5152ea97eef23000000/Understanding-quantitative-research-part-1.pdf
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Walden University Library. (n.d.-a). Databases A-Z: Find the best library databases for your research. Retrieved September 19, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php
Walden University Library. (n.d.-b). Keyword searching: Finding articles on your topic: Boolean terms. Retrieved September 19, 2018, from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/keyword/boolean
Walden University Library. (n.d.-c). Keyword searching: Finding articles on your topic: Introduction to keyword searching. Retrieved September 19, 2018, from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/keyword/searching-basics
Document: Matrix Worksheet Template (Word document)
Required Media
Centers for Research Quality. (2015a, August 13). Overview of qualitative research methods [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/IsAUNs-IoSQ
Centers for Research Quality. (2015b, August 13). Overview of quantitative research methods [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/cwU8as9ZNlA
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Review of research: Anatomy of a research study [Mutlimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Schulich Library McGill. (2017, June 6). Types of reviews [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/5Rv9z7Mp4kg NURS 6052: Module 2: An Introduction to Clinical Inquiry and Research Methodologies Weeks 2-3