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A. CHAPTER I: Introduction
1. Rationale
This section consists of a brief discussion of the rationale
and background of the problem or subject of inquiry. The
introduction serves as a springboard for the statement of the
problem. It should stimulate the interest of the reader and set the
pace for the presentation of the study. It includes the following:
1. The context of the problem (title description);
2. Authoritative viewpoints on the problem;
3. The researcher’s interest in working on the problem
(situationnaire); and
4. The purpose of the study in relation to the problem
(significance).
3. Conceptual Framework
Example
This section presents the conceptual framework of the study. The study is
based on the concept that the knowledge of the principles and application of the
nursing process have significant effects in the clinical performance of the BSN III
students. This means that the principles on the nursing process will have various
applications on the individual actual clinical practices. The researchers were guided
by this concept in their pursuit of the study as prescribed in the schematic
presentation of the study (Fig. 1).
Nursing Process
(Principles and Application)
BSN III
Assessment Influence / CLINICAL
Diagnosis Effects PERFORMANCE
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
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EXAMPLES:
Examples:
1. What is the staff nurses extent of knowledge of
the nursing process in relation to its five basic
aspects:
1.1 Assessment;
1.2 Nursing Diagnosis;
1.3 Planning;
1.4 Implementation; and
1.5 Evaluation
5. Statement of Hypothesis
Example:
Problem : Is there any significant relationship between tactile
and auditory stimulations and the heartbeat rate
response of premature infants?
Hypotheses : There is no significant relationship between tactile
and auditory stimulations and the heartbeat rate
response of premature infants
8. Definition of Terms
9. Research Method
Experimental Research
This particular design is an inquiry on cause-and-effect
relationships, and is conducted in a specialized setting, such as the
laboratory, experimental unit or research center. The researcher
controls and manipulates the independent variable and randomly
assigns the subjects to different conditions or situations.
Presentation of Findings
Findings of the study are presented in various ways, as follows:
a. Narrative Form – This consist of direct quotes, summary of
findings, meanings and implications of the study, presented objectively,
clearly, and concisely.
EXAMPLE
Table 1
Distribution of the Respondents as to the Students maturity in relation to the avoidance of incidental reports
Table 1 shows the distribution of the respondents as to the area of students maturity in the avoidance of
incidental reports. 50 belongs to the category of always, 33 belongs to often, 10 belongs to seldom, 3 belongs to
sometimes, and 4 belongs to the category of never, in sub question #2 52 belongs to always and the lowest was 15
belongs to often, in sub question #3 the highest is 60 belongs to always and the lowest was 4 belongs to sometimes.
Analysis. Based on the presentation of Table 1, it reveals that most of the respondents believed that the
maturity of the students would be a factor in the avoidance of incident reports, hence the verbal description of always for
the three sub questions.
1. Summary of Findings
• Summary of the items in Chapter IV
2. Conclusion
The logical outgrowth of the summary of findings and
conclusions are conceptualizations and generalizations based on
the findings and in response to the problems raised in the study.
Conclusion focuses on the answers to the major problem
particularly on the analysis of the results of hypotheses.
3. Recommendation
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F. Appendices
• Appendix A: Letter of Request
• Appendix B: Research Instrument
• Appendix C: Statistical Computation
• Appendix D: Curriculum Vitae
Dear Student,
I am a graduate student of Cebu Normal University, presently conducting
a study on various stressors experienced by students during their related
learning experience in the hospital. The study aims to provide the nursing service
administration pertinent data that could be used to minimize stressors and
improve teaching and learning conditions in the clinical area.
Thank you very much for your kind support and cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Ariel R. Sinco
Directions: Please check the item as directed.
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1. RLE Level:
Level III: ___
Level IV: ___
1 = No distress at all
2 = Very little distress
3 = Moderate distress
4 = Severe distress
5 = Extremely severe distress
pencil approach where participants are asked to answer a set of printed questions.
Data and information are based on the demographic profile (age, sex, civil status,
educational level, and income) and perceptual assessments of the respondents
regarding the variables of the study.
2. The Interview Guide. It is the next most used research instrument. The researcher,
in a one-on-one dialogue with the subject, asks or reads the questions to illicit
answers from the latter. The researcher may use devices to ensure that data are
accurately recorded such as a video camera, tape recorder or a research assistant to
record the questions and answers during the interview.
( ) Unfavorable
( ) Very Unfavorable
e. Checklist. Also called the “matrix questions” items in this instrument are presented
in a two dimensional pattern. Questions are written horizontally while respondents’
answers are written vertically.
Example: Below are some family planning practices observed by people. Check which one of
these practices you observed in your family. Check the benefits derived from the practice.
fo 2 34 10 3 0 49
4. Computation
9. Implication of Findings/Conclusion
The result of the study implies that the BDC Nursing Faculty
have varied commitments, abilities, needs and resources in meeting
the goals of the Nursing Department during the first semester of
SY: 2005-2006. These made them act differently from one another.