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Understanding Research in Nursing Education

This document provides an introduction to research, defining it as a systematic process used to gain solutions to nursing or education problems. It notes research is derived from the French word meaning "to seek or search". The document outlines that research is a formal, rigorous process used to discover new facts and trends in clinical practice, nursing education, or nursing administration. It states researchers have important roles and lists upcoming sections will cover the qualities of good researchers and characteristics of research. Finally, it provides an activity directing readers to search for and analyze a nursing or education research journal article to summarize and present on in the next class.

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Understanding Research in Nursing Education

This document provides an introduction to research, defining it as a systematic process used to gain solutions to nursing or education problems. It notes research is derived from the French word meaning "to seek or search". The document outlines that research is a formal, rigorous process used to discover new facts and trends in clinical practice, nursing education, or nursing administration. It states researchers have important roles and lists upcoming sections will cover the qualities of good researchers and characteristics of research. Finally, it provides an activity directing readers to search for and analyze a nursing or education research journal article to summarize and present on in the next class.

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Chapter I

The Nature of Research


Dr. Nancy Ann P. Gonzales
Professor
napgonzales@[Link]
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
derived from the French word Cerchier
which means “to seek or search”: the
prefix re signifies replication or repetition
of the search.
a formal, systematic, rigorous and
intensive process used to gain
solution to nursing/education problems or
to discover and interpret new facts and
trends in clinical practice, nursing
education or nursing administration (Waltz
and Bausell, 2001).
Importance
of Research
Roles of
Researchers
Qualities
of a Good
Researcher
Characteristics
of Research
Activity 1
Direction: Substantial researches in the field of
education/nursing were being conducted.
Search the web and answer what is required
below.

1. Read and analyze a journal


article/research that is related to your
field and is being used in the
improvement of education/nursing.
Make a brief summary about the
research and share the information to
the class next meeting.

• Cite the title, year, author and the web


source in your presentation/sharing.

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