Research Study Proposal–Part II: Literature Review and Research Questions

Resource: Ch. 3 of Introduction to Health Research Methods

Create a research question related to your problem statement and then conduct a literature review.

• Conduct background reading on your topic.
• Select at least five research articles related to your problem statement.

Create a 1,050- to 1,500-word summary of the articles that best support your research question. Be sure to:

• Discuss components of a research study.
• Determine validity of study.
• Discuss strengths and weaknesses.
• Determine future research needs.

Cite your sources according to APA format.

Materials

• Research Study Proposal–Part II: Literature Review and Research Questions Grading Criteria

Introduction to Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd ed.), Ch. 3