I.

PRELIM PERIOD
Unit I: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
A. Definition of the following terms:
1. Research
2. Problem Solving
3. Nursing Research
B. Differences between research and problem solving based on the following:
1. Components or elements
2. Analysis of data
3. Factors involved
4. Objectives or purpose
5. Search for knowledge
6. Plan
7. Obligations on findings
C. Comparison between research and problem solving in terms of process
D. Characteristics of Research
E. The Primary and Specific Goals of Nursing Research
F. The Importance of Nursing Research
G. Ethical implications of Research
H. Steps of the research process based on the APA format

MIDTERM PERIOD

Unit II: THE RESEARCH PROCESS

A. Title Writing
1. Format to be used
2. Purposes of the title

B. Conceptualization of Chapter I: The Introduction

1. Overview of the study
-Content
-Format
C. Review of literature
a. Expected contents
b. Format
c. Types of related literature
d. Purposes of literature review
e. Sources of literature and studies
f. Location of relevant literature for a research
review
g. Flow of tasks in a literature review
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D. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
a. Content
b. Format
c. Definitions of a theory, framework, theoretical and conceptual frameworks
d. Nursing theorists and their theories
e. The variables of the study as to the following:
1. Definition
2. Types
3. Relationship
         E.  Statement of the Problem
a. definition of a problem and a research problem;
b. types of problem
c. differences between research and non-research problems
d. Criteria in choosing a problem
e. Sources of research problems
f. Factors that influence the selection of a problem
g. Characteristics of a good research
h. Selection of a research problem
i. Characteristics of the statement of a problem
j. Levels of inquiry
Ways of stating the problem

F. Hypothesis

a. Definition
b. Functions
c. Types of hypothesis
G. Significance of the study
a. Definitions
b. Individual persons that may benefit the study
c. Group of persons/institutions that may benefit the study

FINAL PERIOD
Chapter II: The Method
1. Determination of Design
a. Definition
b. Classifications of the design
Major approaches
c. Factors i choosing the design
2. Setting
 a. Definitions
b. Types of setting
3. Participants
a. Definition
b. Types of participants
c. Criteria in the selection of participants
d. Sampling method
e. Appropriate number of participants
f. Ethnical considerations when choosing the participants
4. Measure
a. Definition
b. Types of instruments to be used when collecting the data
c. Rating scales that can help in the interpretation of data
5. Procedure
a. Content
b. Format
6. Data Analysis
a. Definition
b. Types of statistical instrument (review only)
7. Limitations of the study
a. Definition
b. Content

D. Writing of the Proposal Paper

1. Definition of a proposal paper
2. Basic element of the proposal paper
a. The introduction
b. Method
3. Other requirements to complete the proposal paper
a. Title page
b. Table of Contents
c. List of Tables (if any)
d. List of figure
e. List of references
f. Appendices
 I. Evaluation/Grading System:

Prelim Grade/Period:
Class Standing (Quizzes) - 100% x 50%
Prelim Examination - 100% x 50%
Final Prelim Grade 100%

Midterm Grade/Period:
Class Standing (Quizzes) - 100% x 50%
Midterm Examination - 100% x 50%
Tentative Midterm Grade 100% x 2/3
    Prelim Grade 100% x 1/3
Final Midterm Grade 100%
Final Grade/Period:
Class Standing (Quizzes) - 100% x 50%
Final Exam - 100% x 50%
Proposal Paper – oral - 50%     100% x 50%     100% x 50%
  – written - 50%
 
Tentative Final Grade - 100% x 2/3
Midterm Grade - 100% x 1/3
Final Grade 100%

Attached is the evaluation criteria for the oral & written output

I. Reference list:

Barrientos-Tan, C. (2006). A Research Guide in Nursing Education. 3 ed. Makati,

rd

Philippines: Visual Print Enterprises.

George, J. (2011) Nursing Theories, The Bone for Professional Nursing. 4 ed. Norwalk,
th

Connecticut. Appleton and Large.

Quiambao-Udan, J. (2002) – Mastering Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts and Clinical
Applications. Philippines: Educational Publishing House.
Tomey, MR & Alligood, A. M. (2010) Nursing Theorists and Their Work. 6 ed. St. Louis
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Missouri: Mosby Company.