Full Description
Your guide to research and evidence-based practice.
This classic text explains the hows and whys of conducting and writing a research project. Step-by-step guidance shows you how to select topics; how to select the appropriate methodology and theoretical framework; how to collect, analyze, and interpret the data; and how to write, present, and publish your project.
Contents
I. Beginning the Journey
1. Concepts of Research: Embarking on the Journey
2. Identifying a Topic: Purpose Balanced with Passion
3. Reviewing the Literature for Research and Practice
4. Refining the Topic of Interest and Developing the Background Story
II. Research Methodologies and Designs
5. Getting Started in the Research Process
6. Quantitative Research Methodology and Design
7. Technical Aspects of Quantitative Research
8. Qualitative Research Methodology and Design
9. Technical Aspects of Qualitative Research
III. Evidence-Based Practice
10. Understanding the Triad of Evidence-Based Practice: Evidence, Practitioner Skills and Knowledge, and Client
Goals, Values and Circumstances
IV. Common Tasks Along the Journey
11. Before Implementing Your Plan: Important Steps and Considerations
12. The Art of Writing Up the Research Study or Evidence-Based Practice Project
13. The Art of Presenting the Research Study or Evidence-Based Practice Project
14. The Art of Publishing the Research Study or Evidence-Based Practice Project
15. Grant Funding: Insights and Approaches
Appendices
A. Example of Mixed Quantitative-Qualitative Approaches
B. Example of Qualitative Study
C. Example of Evidence Based Practice ?Project
D. Outline for Informed Consent
E. Guidelines for Informed Consent for Human Subjects in a Study
F. Example of Informed Consent - Practitioner Study
G. Example of Informed Consent - Student Thesis
