“Exploring Research Questions in Nursing Practice: A Critical Analysis and Application of APA Guidelines”

NUR 41
6 After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Referring to Chapter 2 Table 2-2 Research Question Format (p. 32), create 4 research questions (one of each type) related to your nursing clinical practice area and/or role.  
* Choose 1 of the research questions and, referring to Chapter 2 Table 2-3 Components of Research Questions and Related Criteria (p. 34), map out the independent and dependent variables, the population, and the testability.
* Why is this research question of most interest to you?
Read
* LoBiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2014). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (8th ed.). Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.
* Chapter 1: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes
* Use Chapter 1 Box 1-1 Highlighting Critical Reading Strategies (p. 11) as you read research/inquiry articles throughout this course.
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Chapter 2: Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
* Chapter 20: Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
* American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
* Use as a guide for writing in current APA format.
* As part of your readings in this module, please also review the following:
* Syllabus
* APA and Research Guides
Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
Distinguished 
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.