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Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students
Fifth Edition
- Graham R. Williamson - University of Plymouth, UK
- Andrew Whittaker - London South Bank University, UK
November 2024 | 248 pages | Learning Matters
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and written directly for nursing students, this practical and straightforward book covers everything you need to know when conducting a literature or research project plan.
Why do you need this book?
- A clear and straightforward guide to support you throughout your final year assessment
- Updated to include additional types of assessment including service improvement project plans
- Takes you step-by-step through the process, from choosing a topic and research question, using and critiquing research, all the way to writing up and completing your project
- Case studies and activities hone the critical thinking and decision-making skills you will need to secure top marks
Why do you need this book?
- A clear and straightforward guide to support you throughout your final year assessment
- Updated to include additional types of assessment including service improvement project plans
- Takes you step-by-step through the process, from choosing a topic and research question, using and critiquing research, all the way to writing up and completing your project
- Case studies and activities hone the critical thinking and decision-making skills you will need to secure top marks
Section 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Getting started on your final-year project
Section 2: Planning and preparing for your final year project
Chapter 2: Planning and undertaking a literature review
Chapter 3: Planning your research proposal or dissertation
Section 3: Using and critiquing research for your final-year project
Chapter 4: Using and critiquing research methods: interviews and focus groups
Chapter 5: Analysing qualitative data
Chapter 6: Using and critiquing research methods: surveys and experimental designs
Chapter 7: Analysing quantitative data and understanding basic statistics
Chapter 8: Using and critiquing systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Chapter 9: Translating evidence into practice
Section 4: Writing and finishing
Chapter 10: Writing up your literature review
Chapter 11: Writing your research proposal and dissertation
This is a useful and practical book for nursing students at the master's level to be used along with what they learn from courses in order to plan for their degree thesis. This book is really suggested.
Nursing, Nord University
January 28, 2025
