A Nursing Student's Perspective Towards Nursing Research

A Reflection Paper On The Second Phase Of The Research Process ClipArt Source: (VectorStock)      In doing research, certain pre-determined steps need to be followed so that the study will progress in a logical sequence. These pre-determined steps in a research study are composed of five (5) phases; the conceptual phase, design, and planning phase, empirical phase, analytical phase, and the dissemination phase. Each of these steps has a substantial function and purpose that toils concurrently hand-in-hand that navigates the researcher towards his/her research endeavor. In this reflective paper, exclusively the research design and planning phase will be highlighted. The research design and planning phase is the second part of the research process. This phase is a valuable part of research since in this phase, the researcher will going to select a specific research design, identify the population to be studied, specify the material and methods of research variables used, de...

Source: (Oregon Center for Nursing) About The Research Design           Accomplishing definite research compels a plan that constitutes a type of conceptual structure. The conceptual structure or framework serves as a support and that guides in answering the questions in the research. This conceptual structure will be the research design. The research design will present the overall research on how it will be conducted in accomplishing the research. More so, the content of the research design will observe a particular pattern to which conveys an actuality of the study.  Source: (KindPNG) Types Of Research Designs           In making research, part of the process is to select an applicable research design that will coincide with the objectives of the study and the nature of the research. With that, there are numerous types when selecting a suitable research design. And these are historical research design, case study, descr...