Putting the pieces together: teaching undergraduate research from a theoretical perspective

Abstract

Students who approached research from the perspective of a nursing conceptual framework indicated that they put the pieces of the research puzzle together by working in groups, being supported by the Instructor, and learning from a variety of teaching methods.

Teaching Undergraduate Research in Human Development and Family Studies: Piloting a Collaborative Method

“…However, the scope and nature of students' research experiences will likely vary because of the types of activities and assignments comprising such a course. Developing and writing research proposals has been part of research courses in computer science (Polack-Wahl & Anewalt, 2006) and nursing (Dobratz, 2003;Harrison, Lowery, & Bailey, 1991). Critics may assert that data collection is important to understanding the research process, but writing research proposals can provide experiences and Family Science Review, Volume 20, Issue 1, 2015 ©2015 by The Family Science Association.…”

Conducting mental health research: Key steps, practicalities, and issues for the early career researcher

“… Clinician awareness of outcome effectiveness, efficacy, ethics, and acceptability, as these must be addressed if the desired improved patient outcome is to be achieved. Staff skills and resources necessary to access relevant information and evaluate this information for thoroughness, quality, and rigour (Dobratz 2003; Thomas 2005). Practitioner ability to determine the applicability of published research results to the client population and setting in which you work. The willingness and ability of members of all disciplines – managers, leaders, and clinicians – to make and maintain practice changes, if research shows that certain aspects of everyday practice regarding specific patient groups is not consistent with the evidence (Hutchinson & Johnston 2006).…”

“…Reading and understanding published research is clearly a prerequisite for evaluation and writing your own review of relevant literature. Unfortunately, health professionals continue to question their peers and colleagues’ ability to effectively do so (Dobratz 2003; Ellis 2005; Grimes & Schultz 2002). Grimes and Schultz (2002) go so far as to as to say that ‘scientific illiteracy is a major failing of medical education’ (p. 57).…”

“…Worthwhile and viable ideas for research commonly emerge from difficulties or confusion in clinical practice (Dobratz 2003). The exact nature of the research question is important because it guides the inquiry and determines the method (Weaver & Olson 2006).…”

Determining Awareness and Attitude of Nursing Students Studying in Various Schools with Respect to Research and Development

“…Dünyada ve ülkemizde lisans düzeyindeki hemşirenin araştırma sürecinde aktif rol almaktan ziyade araştırmacılara yardımcı olma rolünü üstlenmesi ve esas olarak araştırmanın etkili bir tüketicisi olması ve araştırma bulgularını uygulamaya aktarması beklenebilir. Pek çok ülkede hemşirelik öğrencilerinin araştırma farkındalığı ve tutumlarını inceleyen araştırmalar yapılmıştır [8][9][10] . Ülkemizde de hemşirelerin ve hemşire öğrencilerin araştırma konusundaki görüş ve tutumlarına ilişkin çalışmalar her geçen gün artmaktadır 11 .…”