How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals, 1st Edition

• Takes readers through all the steps of the research process from developing research questions to research impact
• Deals with quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies
• Provides examples of real proposals, most of which are freely accessible online
• Makes reference to research studies and research proposals from a wide range of countries
• Provides examples from the fields of nursing, allied health sciences and social work
• Provides detailed checklists of items to include in proposals, at the end of each chapter
• Provides useful references and links that readers can access to further explore issues raised in the text.
• Written in a language and style that makes research easier to understand

Introduction 1. How to Develop Research Questions for Proposals 2. Background and Literature Review in Research Proposals 3. Conceptual Frameworks in Research Proposals 4. Selecting Research Designs for Descriptive and Correlational Studies 5. Selecting Experimental Designs 6. Selecting Qualitative Designs 7. Selecting Mixed Methods Designs 8. Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis 9. Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis 10. Quantitative and Qualitative Observation in Proposals 11. Samples and Sampling in Quantitative Studies and Proposals 12. Samples and Sampling in Qualitative Studies and Proposals 13. Ethical Issues in Study Design and Proposals 14. Research Impact in Proposals 15. Involving Users, Patients and the Public in Research 16. Timeline, Costings, and Research Team 17. Tips for Successful Research Proposals Appendices A. Checklist for Reporting Quantitative Descriptive and Correlational Studies (Survey, Cohort and Case-Control) in Research Proposals B. Checklist for Reporting Trials in Research Proposals C. Checklist for Reporting Qualitative Studies in Proposals D. Checklist for Mixed Methods Studies in Research Proposals Index