What is the effect of family presence on the success of weaning adult ICU patients from mechanical ventilation?

  Research Proposal Grading Components:
1) Specific Aims (1-1.5 pages)
a. Research topic is clear and researchable
b. Brief introduction of the research problem
i. 1-2 paragraphs
c. Specific aims (1), research questions (1), hypotheses (1) or a priori assumption
(1) are listed
d. Minimum 2 references
2) Literature Section (3-4 pages)
a. The literature section is a synthesis of the research related to your question.
i. This means that you examined all the literature about your research
question and summarized the information
ii. You described the research that is related to your main research question
and topic (e.g., family-level poverty and children’s mental health)
iii. Explained the research findings relevant to your topic
iv. An extensive literature review consists of more than 10 references, but
we have decided that minimum of 8 reputable references would be
adequate
3) Framework and Map (1-2 pages)
a. You can choose a framework outside of nursing
b. Describe the framework chosen (2-3 paragraphs only!)
c. Explain how this framework applies to your research study
d. Minimum two references
4) Concept Map (1 page)
a. This is a visual depiction of your research study using the chosen theoretical
framework or conceptual framework
i. Must use boxes and arrows (select drawing tools in your word processing
program)
ii. Boxes must contain the information (data variables) that will be collected
5) Research Methodology-Sample Section and Data Collection-Data Analysis Section (2-
4 pages)
a. Methodology Section
i. Overview of the methodology needed to examine the problem (1-2
paragraphs)
ii. Provide a rationale for the basis of the particular methodology chosen (1-
2 paragraphs)
iii. Methodology appropriate for research
b. Sample Section
i. Sample population
ii. Where will sample be drawn from
iii. Sample size calculated using power analysis or quota sampling
iv. Sampling techniques
1. How will the sample be recruited?
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a. Probabilistic sampling techniques (e.g., simple random
sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and
cluster sampling)
b. Explain how randomization will be done (e.g., for simple
randomization will select every 3rd name on the admitting
sheet
c. Non-probabilistic (e.g., purposeful, convenience and so
forth)
i. Explain how this will be done
v. Sample characteristics
1. Describe:
a. Inclusion characteristics
b. Exclusion characteristics
c. Data Collection Section
i. Data collection
1. How will the data be collected (e.g., survey, interviews, focus
groups)?
2. Description of data collection strategies
ii. Where data will be collected (e.g., home, office, by mail, telephone, inperson)
iii. How long will data collection take place
1. Additional instruments used to collect data (e.g., Beck’s
Depression Scale)
2. Note the validity of instrument (Cronbach alpha score)
d. Data Analysis Section:
i. How will data be analyzed?
ii. Statistical tests used to analyze data (e.g., t-test, Pearson’s R, frequency
counts, mean, average, ANOVA, content analysis)
iii. Discussion about what the data is analyzing
iv. Minimum 4 references for this entire section
6) Scholarly Writing
Your research proposal is worth 75 points. Each section has been assigned points. To get the
maximum number of points, adhere to the criteria listed for each section.
All research proposals must meet the standards for scholarly writing and graduate level work.
Your research proposal should be well written (clarity), have the appropriate type and number
of references, and meet APA (7th edition) formatting standards.
Research Proposal Content, References, and APA Grading Criteria
Clarity
Mechanics: Correct sentence structure, grammar, and appropriate capitalization.
Correct punctuation and style, no spelling errors, no run-on sentences, no sentence
fragments, no incomplete thoughts, and dangling participles. NO QUOTES ALLOWED –
PARAPHRASE
Language: No medical jargon, no colloquialisms (slang and informal ways of speaking)
unless using this language for a reason (repeating a conversation or giving an
example).
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Clarity Summary
1) Organized in a logical manner
2) Correct usage of grammar and style
3) Medical jargon not used or explained
4) Complete sentences used
5) Correct spelling
6) No quotes allowed
References Format
1) Paper had appropriate number of references (if applicable)
2) References were appropriate
a. References must be current (most references should not be older than
10 years old unless a seminal work or not much research has been
done in this area)
3) PEER reviewed reputable journals
4) You may use only one of each of the following:
a. Reputable website only (e.g., CDC)
b. Reputable newspaper article only (e.g., New York Times).
5) Research findings from primary sources (this is considered original research)
a. You may not use review articles, meta-analysis, or literature reviews
6) Textbooks can only be used if you are using a theoretical framework as part
of your analytical framework
7) References cited correctly
a. In-text
b. References list
i. Must be on a separate page
ii. References (the word) centered
8) Correct APA citing (in-text and references list)
a. Hanging indent used (references list)
b. Double spacing
c. Volume #
d. Issue # if available
e. Correct doi format:
i. https://doi.org/10.1037/arc0000014 (new format) – PREFERRED
ii. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/arc0000014
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9) Journal URL if doi unknown
APA Format
a. Correct APA format was used
b. Correct Serif or Sans Serif font
c. Title page
d. Page numbers in the header (top of the page; right)
e. Correct margins (1 inch)
f. Using APA number format in the body of the paper
g. Capitalizations
h. Headings
i. Paragraph indents (0.5)
j. Hanging indent command used for citations on the References page.
k. Left justification
l. Double spaced
m. Document named correctly – Last Name Assignment name
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Grade Explanation
Level of Expected
Achievement
Earned Points for
Assignment
Percentage Letter Grade
Proficient 71.25 – 75 95 – 100% A
Developing 67.5 – 71.24 90 – 94%