Writing your Research Question
HEA5102 Research Methods for Health ProfessionalsSwipe the screen to begin
You're about to submit your research question to your tutor.
Check it one more time. Is it focused enough?
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What will the feedback be from your tutor?
Read each question and select the feedback the tutor gives.
START
QUESTION 1/3
Why?
How can apps improve healthcare?
01
'AI' is too broad
Info
02
'healthcare' is too broad
03
Be specific and focused
TIP
QUESTION 2/3
Why?
Does exercise help people with depression?
01
Not specific enough
Info
02
'exercise' is too broad
TIP
03
WHAT exercise? WHAT population? WHAT outcome measure?
TIP
QUESTION 3/3
Why?
What strategies do acute care nurses use to manage work-related stress during 12-hour shifts?
01
Specific and focused
Info
02
WHAT WHO HOW
03
WHAT = strategies WHO = acute care nurses HOW = manage work-related stress
A good question
Narrow focus
You only have 2500 words
Clear language
Unambiguous
Researchable
Uses established research methods
Relevant
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Find a research gap or need
Achievable
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Time, access, ethics, resources
Use a Framework
Frameworks can help structure a research question
Now it's your turn!
Using your chosen topic, answer the following questions to help write your research question
Use this example as a guide to format your question: In adults with Type 2 diabetes, does a structured peer support programme compared to standard care alone improve HbA1c levels at 6 months?
Info
+ info
Quantitative Use PICO
WHO is your population? WHAT is your intervention? WHAT is your comparison? WHAT is your outcome?
Next
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Describe the problem you are solving and, above all, why your idea is interesting
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Now it's time to write your research question!
Population > Intervention > Comparison > Outcome
Use this example as a guide to format your question: In adults with Type 2 diabetes does a structured support programme compared to standard care alone improve HbA1c levels at 6 months?
FINISH
+ info
Qualitative Use PEO
WHO is your population? WHAT is your exposure? WHAT is your outcome?
Next
+ info
Describe the problem you are solving and, above all, why your idea is interesting
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+ info
Now it's time to write your research question!
Population > Exposure> Outcome
Use this example as a guide to format your question: How do newly qualified physiotherapists experience the transition from student to practitioner in terms of professional confidence?
FINISH
+ info
To help you write the question Research and Clarify
If you can't answer those questions don't worry, do some more research into your topic. Use the questions to guide your research. Re-read the chapters in Creswell&Creswell. Then ask your tutor for further help. Remember the Research Proposal drop ins every Thursday 14:00-16:00 in Room 3.22. No appointment needed, just drop in!
+ info
Next
FINISH
Mixed/Qualitative Use SPIDER
WHAT is your sample? WHAT is your phenomenon of interest? WHAT is your design? WHAT is your evaluation? WHAT is your research type?
+ info
Next
Describe the problem you are solving and, above all, why your idea is interesting
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Now it's time to write the question!
Sample - Phenomenon of Interest -Design -Evaluation -Research type
Use this example as a guide to format your question: What are the barriers felt by mental health nurses that lead to reluctance to use of Evidence Based Practice in their practice? DESIGN and RESEARCH TYPE are not necessarily included in the question (Check with tutor)
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Next steps
For extra information and support before you submit your assignment:
01
Remember the Research Proposal drop ins Thursdays 14:00-16:00 Room 3.22
02
Do the essential readings from Cresswell&Cresswell and Punch&Oancea
Link
03
Use the Research Question Refinement worksheet
Link
Good Luck!
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Which type?
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- Measuring, testing, comparing. How much, how many, is there a difference? QUANTITATIVE
- Understanding, exploring, interpreting. What's the experience of? How do people make sense of? QUALITATIVE
- All of the above, what's happening AND why? MIXED
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Writing your Research Question
HEA5102 Research Methods for Health ProfessionalsSwipe the screen to begin
You're about to submit your research question to your tutor.
Check it one more time. Is it focused enough?
+ info
What will the feedback be from your tutor?
Read each question and select the feedback the tutor gives.
START
QUESTION 1/3
Why?
How can apps improve healthcare?
01
'AI' is too broad
Info
02
'healthcare' is too broad
03
Be specific and focused
TIP
QUESTION 2/3
Why?
Does exercise help people with depression?
01
Not specific enough
Info
02
'exercise' is too broad
TIP
03
WHAT exercise? WHAT population? WHAT outcome measure?
TIP
QUESTION 3/3
Why?
What strategies do acute care nurses use to manage work-related stress during 12-hour shifts?
01
Specific and focused
Info
02
WHAT WHO HOW
03
WHAT = strategies WHO = acute care nurses HOW = manage work-related stress
A good question
Narrow focus
You only have 2500 words
Clear language
Unambiguous
Researchable
Uses established research methods
Relevant
Mauris euismod quam rutrum, sagittis orci quis
Find a research gap or need
Achievable
Mauris euismod quam rutrum, sagittis orci quis
Time, access, ethics, resources
Use a Framework
Frameworks can help structure a research question
Now it's your turn!
Using your chosen topic, answer the following questions to help write your research question
Use this example as a guide to format your question: In adults with Type 2 diabetes, does a structured peer support programme compared to standard care alone improve HbA1c levels at 6 months?
Info
+ info
Quantitative Use PICO
WHO is your population? WHAT is your intervention? WHAT is your comparison? WHAT is your outcome?
Next
+ info
Describe the problem you are solving and, above all, why your idea is interesting
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem. Aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt dolor explicabo sit amet consectetur.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua voluptate velit esse occaecat cupidatat.
+ info
Now it's time to write your research question!
Population > Intervention > Comparison > Outcome
Use this example as a guide to format your question: In adults with Type 2 diabetes does a structured support programme compared to standard care alone improve HbA1c levels at 6 months?
FINISH
+ info
Qualitative Use PEO
WHO is your population? WHAT is your exposure? WHAT is your outcome?
Next
+ info
Describe the problem you are solving and, above all, why your idea is interesting
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem. Aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt dolor explicabo sit amet consectetur.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua voluptate velit esse occaecat cupidatat.
+ info
Now it's time to write your research question!
Population > Exposure> Outcome
Use this example as a guide to format your question: How do newly qualified physiotherapists experience the transition from student to practitioner in terms of professional confidence?
FINISH
+ info
To help you write the question Research and Clarify
If you can't answer those questions don't worry, do some more research into your topic. Use the questions to guide your research. Re-read the chapters in Creswell&Creswell. Then ask your tutor for further help. Remember the Research Proposal drop ins every Thursday 14:00-16:00 in Room 3.22. No appointment needed, just drop in!
+ info
Next
FINISH
Mixed/Qualitative Use SPIDER
WHAT is your sample? WHAT is your phenomenon of interest? WHAT is your design? WHAT is your evaluation? WHAT is your research type?
+ info
Next
Describe the problem you are solving and, above all, why your idea is interesting
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem. Aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt dolor explicabo sit amet consectetur.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua voluptate velit esse occaecat cupidatat.
+ info
Now it's time to write the question!
Sample - Phenomenon of Interest -Design -Evaluation -Research type
Use this example as a guide to format your question: What are the barriers felt by mental health nurses that lead to reluctance to use of Evidence Based Practice in their practice? DESIGN and RESEARCH TYPE are not necessarily included in the question (Check with tutor)
+ info
Next steps
For extra information and support before you submit your assignment:
01
Remember the Research Proposal drop ins Thursdays 14:00-16:00 Room 3.22
02
Do the essential readings from Cresswell&Cresswell and Punch&Oancea
Link
03
Use the Research Question Refinement worksheet
Link
Good Luck!
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