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The research proposal is a framework for any
research study.
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` 1. Title Page` 2. Introduction of the Study` 3. Review of Related Literature` 4. Statement of the Problem`
5. Purpose of the Study` 6. Research Questions` 7. Hypotheses` 8. Definitions` 9. Assumptions` 10
. Limitations` 11. Methodology` 12.Significance of the Study` 13. References
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` It is a page at the beginning of a book that
gives its title and the name of the author
and publisher.
` Example:
The Effects of Collective Negotiations on
Nursing Job Satisfaction in RTR Hospital
in Tacloban.
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` It describes what the study will cover and should
be written in a manner that will make the reader
interested in the topic.
`A brief background of where the study will beconducted may be included.
` The operative word for this section is brief.
Keep in mind, this is a proposal not the
completed study.
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` This component reviews pertinent
literature and information relevant to your
topic.
` Previous research should be included.
` Five to 10 citations are satisfactory for the
proposal.
` Citations should be relevant and recent.
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` This part logically establishes the different underlyingintellectual motives for conducting the research on thisspecific topic.
` Opposing conclusions are a good way to set up the
statement of the problem.` Example:
There appears to be opposing conclusions in theresearch concerning collective bargaining and itseffect upon the plight of the nurses. Smith (2005)found that the bargaining had not benefited nurses.Jones (2005) noted that bargaining had greatlyenhanced nurse morale.
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` This section succinctly describes what the
researcher intends to find.
` Example:
` The purpose of this study is to determine
the extent to which the collective
bargaining process has influenced nurse
job satisfaction levels.
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` In this part, you will break down the Purpose of theStudy into several pertinent research questions.
` It is important for the following parts to fall logically inline:
1) Statement of the Problem2) Purpose of the Study
3) Research Questions
` Examples:
What was the level of nurse job satisfaction beforebargaining rights? What was the level of nurse jobsatisfaction after bargaining rights?
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` The research questions are put in
statistical terms in this section.
` Example:
There is no significant difference in
teacher job satisfaction following the
acquisition of bargaining rights.
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` In this part, define terms specific to your study that
may not be familiar to the outside reader.
` Specifically define general terms the researcher
assumes all individuals would know but might be
different in different school districts in a state, region
or nation.
` Example:
PNA-The National organization of Nurses - one
hundred percent of all RTR Hospital nurses are
members of this organization.
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`Any assumed aspect the researcher may
take should be duly stated.
` Example:
The instrument used in this study will
accurately measure the job satisfaction
levels of nurses.
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` Any boundary or limitation of the study must be
stated.
` Example:
The study will measure levels of job satisfaction inonly one hospital branch. Nurses surveyed may
vary in years of experience.
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This section includes the following four parts:
1. Subjectsi. Describe subjects or sample (who and where).
ii. The population may be described in this part.
2. Instrumenti. Give details about the test or instrument and specific
materials.
ii. Validity and reliability may be discussed.
3. Procedures
i. Describe a step-by-step process of the researchers plan ofaction.
ii. The timeline and permission to conduct the study maybe included.
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4. Data Analysis
i. Describe how the data will beanalyzed.
ii. The following information should beincluded
iii. The type of statistical test that will beused, whether or not means will becompared, and whether or not chartsor graphs will be included.
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` State why this study is worthy of the time and
effort that will go into it.
` Substantiate the reasoning behind conducting a
study of this type in this district, state or region.` Example:
Data derived from this study will serve as a guide
to hospitals in similar settings that are also
considering the collective bargaining process.
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`A sufficient amount of references should
be used. The number of references will
vary depending on the topic and resources
available.