Use the framework provided in the assignment brief to submit a 2500-word research proposal for a nursing related question of your choice.
This must include the rationale for your choice of topic, along with the research aim, objectives and question, along with PICO/PEO, and the critical appraisal (critique) of at least one quantitative and one qualitative study as part of the discussion. The critical analysis must be based on a framework such as CASP.
The CASP checklists (frameworks) can be accessed here: CASP CHECKLISTS – CASP – Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (casp-uk.net)Links to an external site.
• Explain what will be covered as part of this piece of work (i.e. research proposal and
discussion which includes critical analysis of two pieces of research relating to your
selected topic)
Discussion and Rationale
• Provide more detailed information of your research topic
• Critique one quantitative and one qualitative study relating to your topic using a
framework such as CASP
• Use the results of these studies, along with others, to discuss your topic or issue.
• Include links to, and analysis of, current literature and key policies.
• Why have you selected this topic/question? What led you to it?
• Justify the requirement for the research and research question
Ensure that there are sufficient academic sources available to draw on in order to answer your
question.
Research Question
• This is the question which you want to answer in your study.
• Include only one specific research question.
• It must be clear and concise (If the question is too broad, unclear, has too many sub-
parts or contains reference to something so obscure, it will be very difficult or
impossible to answer)
Aim & objectives
Aim
• Must be realistic
• Clearly explains what the research hopes to achieve
• Is fulfilled by the individual objectives.
Objectives
• The research steps you take to achieve the aim.
• Must relate to your overall aim.
• Keep them concise and only include 2 or 3. Certainly no more than 4.
Methodological Frameworks
• Why are they used?
• Include a brief overview of specific frameworks and why they are appropriate for your
topic/question.
• Are you proposing a qualitative or quantitative study?
• Which approach/framework is suitable for your study?
• Include details of your Population, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome for PICO or
Population, Exposure and Outcome for PEO.
• Use of PICO or PEO (support choice as to why).
Ethics
• What are the ethical implications?
• What will you do in your study to ensure it is completed in an ethical manner?
• Why must ethics be considered?
Conclusion
• Provide an overview of what has been discussed in the main body
• Draw your ideas/findings together
• Not include any new facts/information/discussion
• Be short and concise
Reference list
• Does not count in your word count
• A reference should be included for all in-text citations, a reference list should be
included at the end in Harvard referencing style
• Use single line spacing and begin on a new page
• Use Cite them Rite and contact library for support
Useful things to remember:
• Refer to the marking criteria and as these are what your work will be marked against.
• Refer to the Module Learning Outcomes
• Proofread your work for spelling and grammar. You are marked on these as well as on the
structure and content of your essay.
• Support your writing with credible literature
• Use in-text citations correctly and make sure your reference list is accurate.
• Literature must be cited and referenced using the Harvard method. Use Cite them Right for
support: Cite them right online – Home
• Remember to paraphrase and use quotation marks when including direct quotes.
• Use the complete word allowance.
• Use a new paragraph to discuss different points/subjects.
• Demonstrate your skills in searching, citing and critically analysing relevant literature
• Use your writing to demonstrate your academic writing skills
• Include critical analysis of the literature