Below are the links to view or download Beginning the Research for Building your Nursing Research Program. 

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Section: 2 Beginning the Research, Asking the Burning Question (PDF)

1 Research Terminology (PDF)

2 Classification of Study Design Glossary (PDF)

3 Evidence-Based Practices: An Introduction to Critiquing Research Studies (PDF)

4 Qualitative Review Blank Worksheet (MS Word Document)

A: Sample Article -An Investigation in the functions Lally Communication Functions Article (PDF)

B: Qualitative Review Worksheet Sample using sample article by Lally (PDF)

C: Qualitative Traditions Matrix Learning Tool (PDF)

5 Quantitative Review Blank Worksheet (MS Word Document)

A: Sample Article-Effect of music McCaffrey Arthritis Pain and Music (PDF)

B Quantitative Review Worksheet Sample using sample article by McCaffrey (PDF)

6 Evidence Literature Summary Worksheet (MS Word Document)

A: Evidence Literature Summary Worksheet Sample (PDF)

7 Guidelines for Evidence Based Practice with Evaluation Form (MS Word Document)

A: An Action Plan for Implementing the Evidence Based Practice (MS Word Document)

B: Blank Action Plan Form (MS Word Document)

C: Evidence Based Practice Form for Planning and Implementing (MS Word Document)

D: Selection of a Topic for Evidence Based Practice Form (MS Word Document)