Summative Research proposal

Summative Assessment: Modified Research Proposal and Formal Presentation

Use the Directions below (Read carefully) and the Rubric found in Canvas area Module 4: Directions for Modified Research Proposal and Formal Presentation) to complete the Summative Modified Research Proposal and Formal Presentation. Select ONE of the two problem statement cases from Module 2 to develop a Brief Research Proposal and Presentation using the headings and steps below. The Research Proposal and Presentation must follow APA format and style. After opening a WORD document do the following:

Set APA Format/Style for the Research proposal

· NO RUNNING HEAD

· A title page using example on page 61 in the APA Manual

· Title repeated at top of page 2 – Centered, bolded, upper and lower case

· Pages numbered in upper right side of document– NO HEADERS- Use “insert page numbers.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWXCZoHne0g

· 1 in margins top, sides and bottom of document0 setting before and after paragraphs- See “format” – “paragraphs” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Cu-o2Io_c

· Times new Roman or Arial font type

· 12 font size

· Double space document

· If headings are used, see inside front cover of APA manual for “Format for the Five Levels of Heading in APA Style.”

· Citations in body of assessment must be correct APA- see front inside cover of APA manual for “Basic In-Text Citation Styles.”

· Reference(s) page(s) with correct APA citations see back inside cover of APA manual for “Common References at a Glance.”

· Uploaded as WORD only attachment into assigned area in Canvas

Steps for Development of the Narrative Research Proposal

Step 1: Title Page

· Name of research proposal – This will depend on problem statement case you selected. For example, in the Problem Statement Case Example, the name might be: Levels of Test Anxiety in BSN Students: A Comparison Study

· Must use sample student title page in APA manual page 61

Step 2: **Introduction

· The problem statement

· The PICO(T)

· The purpose

· The objective

· There is no heading for the Introduction in APA

** Note this work has been done previously and can be used in this assessment

Step 3: Background Significance/Literature Review

· Use the evidence gathered, appraised and organized in the Literature Review Matrix from Module 2, to provide a narrative summary of the evidence (no more than 5 paragraphs)

Step 4: **Research Method

· Identify the research method and rationale for the method

** Note this work has been done previously and can be used in this assessment

Step 5: Implication(s) to Healthcare

· How will the potential study contribute to healthcare quality, safety, delivery, etc.

Step 6: Summary

· A one paragraph summary of the proposal – reinforcing the stated purpose

Step 7: References

Formal Presentation of Research Proposal

Directions

1. Develop a formal presentation of the Research Brief by using any type of presentation software (See examples below) or use powerpoint, goggle slides, prezi, screencast, ZOOM, etc)

Top Seven Presentation Software  (Links to an external site.)

2. Follow the steps from the narrative in presenting the proposal. For example, if you use a slide presentation, Slide 1 would be the Title, Slide 2 the Introduction, Slide 3 the Background Significance/Literature and so forth

3. Use note pages or voiceover as appropriate for the presentation

4. Use correct APA style and format and correct syntax- See below

5. Post to appropriate Canvas area by due date and respond to at least one peers research proposal presentations. These responses to other learners should be substantive posts that contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic if applicable.

Format and Style: Formal Presentations

If selecting powerpoint program specifically or other slide presentation programs, remember the following in developing the presentation:

· Keep the text on each slide to a minimum

· Use the 7x7 rule: For every slide use no more than seven lines of text or seven bullet points and no more than seven words per line

· Use font sizes for Headings- 32-36 or larger font size and be consistent

· Use 24 or larger for supporting points and be consistent

· Use readable font types such as sans or arial or times new roman or cambria

· Use color sparingly- never use the color green on a slide

· Use animations sparingly

· Enhance the data with charts and graphs if applicable 

· Design the presentation for Wide Screen Formats

Be Consistent With Style Settings

FREE READ

· One FREE READ of the proposal and resentation may be submitted before final due date. The Draft proposal and presentation must be submitted for feedback by 12/11/2022. The final proposal and presentation is due 12/16/2022. The choice to submit a draft of either the Brief and/or Presentation for a FREE READ (review) is at the sole discretion of the students.