Nursing Final Research Proposal Assignment

Submit assignment of 5 to 7 pages in APA format using the following headers:

The sections for your assignment:

1. Title Page (0 points)

• This section usually contains the title of your assignment, your name, institution, course name, professor’s name, and the date.
• The title should be concise, descriptive, and related to your research.

2. Introduction/Background (5 points)

• In this section, you introduce the topic of your research and provide relevant background information.
• You should present the context of the issue you’re investigating and explain why it is significant.
• You may also briefly mention the historical or theoretical context to give your readers the necessary information to understand the research.

3. Research Question/Purpose (5 points)

• If applicable, clearly state the research question you aim to answer or the purpose of the study.
• This section may also explain the objectives of the research or hypothesis you are testing.
• Be specific about what you intend to discover or investigate.

4. Theoretical Framework (5 points)

• Discuss the theoretical perspectives, models, or frameworks that guide your research.
• Explain why these theories are relevant to your topic and how they inform your approach to the research question.
• This section can provide the lens through which you view the data and findings.

5. Literature Review (5 points)

• In the literature review, summarize existing research related to your topic.
• Discuss key studies, theories, or trends and highlight gaps or areas that your research aims to address.
• This section establishes the foundation for your research and demonstrates your understanding of the current academic conversation.

6. Population (5 points)

• Describe the population you are studying (e.g., age, gender, geographic location, etc.).
• Explain why this population is relevant to your research question and how they fit into your study.

7. Setting (5 points)

• Explain where your research will take place. This could be a particular geographic area, institution, or environment.
• Provide details that help the reader understand the context in which your study is being conducted.

8. Challenges & Limitations (5 points)

• Identify potential challenges you anticipate facing in your research (e.g., time constraints, access to participants, data collection issues).
• Acknowledge any limitations in your study design or methodology that may affect the results or generalizability.

9. Conclusion (5 points)

• Summarize the key points of your assignment, including the research question, purpose, and potential contributions of your research.
• This section should tie everything together and restate why the study is important, what impact it may have, and what further research could be needed.

10. Reference Page (5 points)

• List all sources cited in your assignment in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
• Ensure that you adhere to the required format for books, articles, websites, etc.

Each section will be worth 5 points

The 5 points will be awarded: 2 points for APA, 3 points for critical thinking application in providing robust and complete information.