Week 5 Assignment: Research Design

Week 5 Assignment: Research Design

Purpose:
This assignment provides a learning activity for students to demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the purpose and importance of designs, and how research is critical for creating a credible evidence-based nursing practice.

1. This assignment is completed as an APA paper.

2. Two or more supporting scholarly references are required. Textbooks and assigned readings are not allowed and should not be used as a scholarly source. Use the Chamberlain Library to locate relevant, scholarly sources.

3. No more than two direct quotes are allowed. You should be using mostly your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the topics/criteria for this assignment. Citations and references must be included.

4. This is a short, scholarly paper. The assignment should be 3-4 pages in length not including the title page and references page.