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Statement
of the Problem and Research Questions
- Is the problem
clearly stated?
- Are the questions congruent
with the problem statement?
- Can the research question
be answered with empirical data?
- Is the significance of
the problem to nursing discussed?
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Review of the
Literature
- Is the review
relevant to the stated problem?
- Is the review current?
- Is there an adequate balance
of opinion versus empirical work, given the subject area?
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Theoretical Framework
- Is the theoretical
framework identified?
- Does the theoretical framework
provide structure to the proposal?
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Hypotheses /
Research Questions
- Does the
theoretical framework logically generate and support the hypothesis?
- Are the independent and
dependent variables clearly identified?
- Are the variables operationally
defined?
- If hypotheses are identified,
are the hypotheses singular; testable?
- Are the assumptions the
investigator is making reasonable considering the theoretical work?
- Are the limitations of
the work identified?
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Research Design
- Does the
design allow for reasonable control of extraneous variables?
- Does the design allow
for the research question to be answered?
- Sample:
- Is the sampling procedure
identified?
- Are sample size and
characteristics described?
- Is protection of human
subjects adequately addressed?
- Is a consent form provided?
- Does the consent form
contain adequate information to make decisions
- risks and benefits
- right to refuse
- right to withdraw
- confidentiality
- means of contacting
researcher
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- Is the setting identified?
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- Data Collection
- Are the data to be gathered
clearly identified?
- Are data collection
tools described?
- Are sample data collection
tools submitted as an appendix?
- If needed, are reliability
and validity of tools discussed?
- Is the time frame for
data collection identified?
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Plans
for Data Analysis
Are
plans for data analysis appropriate for
- Design
- Sample Size
- Tools
- Is the method
for presenting data identified?
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- Are potential implications
for nursing described?
- Is power analysis
addressed?
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Abstract
- Is the abstract
clear and concise?
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Bibliography
- Is the bibliography
appropriate for study?
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Appendices
- Are the
appendices clearly labeled?
- Has the research proposal
been approved by the academic institution if applicable?
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