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Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students
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Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students

Fifth Edition


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
 
 
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

G.R. Williamson

Dr Graham R Williamson is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Plymouth. His clinical background is in acute medical nursing. His areas of teaching expertise are in evidence-based practice and research, as well as health policy. His research interests concern supporting students in clinical practice. He is a Core Team Member of the University’s Centre of Excellence in professional Placement Learning. More About Author

Andrew Whittaker

Andrew Whittaker, PhD, is Professor of Social Work Research at London South Bank University, England, where he is head of the Risk Resilience and Expert Decision Making (RRED) research group. His research on risk and decision making has ranged from ethnographic to randomised controlled trial research designs. Andrew recently completed a review of professional decision making for a child death inquiry in Queensland, Australia. He is the Convenor of the Decisions, Assessment and Risk Special Interest Group (DARSIG) of the European Social Work Research Association. DARSIG is the main European network for researchers in the field of assessment... More About Author