Information for MSN Evidence-based Proposal
The MSN EBP proposal includes two types of information: 1) research process and 2) MSN EBP proposal learning activity. Items in GREEN are Research Process Steps; Items in Blue are MSN assignment learning activity requirements. The MSN learning activities would NOT be part of a formal research proposal.
**THIS IS A QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH**

MY PICO QUESTION IS: Will implementing mandatory diabetes screenings starting at age ten in Native American children, compared to no mandatory screenings, reduce the rates of type two Diabetes Mellitus in a five year time frame?

Quantitative PICOT:
P= Native American children
I= Will mandatory diabetes screenings starting at age ten
C= Compared to no mandatory screenings
O= reduce the rates of type two Diabetes Mellitus
T= In a five year time frame

**THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF 2 ATTACHED PAPERS**

Week 7

? Data Collection (two parts: 1) specific data collection method; 2) data collection procedure)
For QUANTITATIVE data collection methods:
• Describe the specific data collection method (ie. Questionnaire, data collection from medical record; data recorded from observations) and what data will be collected.
• Describe the data collection procedure; answering what, who, how, when and where data collection will occur. Also, describe the data collection points; which refers to the number of times the same data will be collected. For example, one data point would mean data is collected once, at the beginning or end of the intervention. Two data points would mean data would be collected after the intervention and repeated three months after the intervention.
• Length of time for data collection. Data collection time differs from data collection points.
• Describe how data quality will be fostered-think consistency and reliability of data and data collectors
• Recommended length: 1-2 pages
For QUALITATIVE data collection methods:
• Describe the data collection method (i.e. observation, interviews or focus group are the most common)
• Describe the data collection procedure. Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will occur-ie. Tape-recorded, researcher notes
• Explain data collection points. For example individual interviews will be conducted twice, two weeks apart.
• Explain length of time for data collection. For example: each interview will conducted for 20-30 minutes
• Explain method to achieve data saturation and emerging themes
• Description of 2 methods that would be useful in enhancing data quality or referred to as trustworthiness
• Recommended length: 1-2 pages
? Data Analysis (two section of analysis: 1) descriptive statistics to analyze sample characteristics and 2) inferential statistics to answer the research question and type of analysis)
For QUANITATIVE data analysis:
• Descriptive Statistics —list the sample characteristics, type of measurement (nominal, ordinal ratio) for each characteristic and the type of descriptive statistic used to analyze each characteristic.
o Frequency distribution
o Percentage
o Central tendency – mean
o Inferential Statistics—which inferential statistical test to achieve the type of analysis – difference, relationship, effectiveness
o Cross tabulation
o Correlation
o Chi square
o t-test
o ANOVA
• Recommended length: 1 page

For QUALITATIVE data analysis:
• Explain how content analysis will occur for the appropriate technique for the study:
o Transcription of recordings
o Number of researchers for coding and theme identification
o Coding of transcription
o Identification of themes
• Describe one researcher action to achieve trustworthiness of data-i.e. researcher discussion until agreement of codes and themes achieved. Ask participant to read transcription for accuracy. Triangulation is ONE strategy used to achieve trustworthiness.
• Recommended length: 1 page

? Evaluation Plan relevant to the MSN specialty track
• Describe the objective, measurable methods to determine if the impact of study results for the stakeholders. Describe a positive impact for the stakeholders. implementation of study results would be a positive outcome for stakeholders
• Describe how each of the stakeholders (identified in previous proposal section) would experience the improved outcome/s from implementing the proposal results.
• Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice that may result, relevant to the MSN specialty track at the micro level.
• Recommended length: 1 page

? Dissemination of Results within the specialty track
• Describe at least ONE dissemination method (ie written report, oral presentation, in-service education, etc)
• Describe how the EBP proposal results will be shared with the stakeholders
• Describe how the EBP proposal results will be shared with professional colleagues of your MSN specialty track; locally, regional or statewide or national level (ie, oral presentation-ppt; poster presentation, publication-newsletter, journal, etc.).
• Recommended length: 1 page

? Conclusion (two parts: 1) summary of research process and 2) summary of MSN proposal contributions to specialty track
• Research process: Restate the problem, summarize the key elements of the paper; include potential results
• MSN specialty track contributions: Provide a summary of the potential contributions of the EBP proposal project to the MSN specialty track and practice setting.
• Recommended length: 1-2 pages

? References
• Use a separate page for references cited
• While it is difficult to determine a minimum number of references, most projects require 15 or more references; including the ones identified in the Research Critique Table from Week 3 Assignment
• Remember to include the permalink for each research study

? Appendix B Optional

? Other appendices (such as a data collection instrument, i.e. survey, questionnaire if applicable)

Paper Specifications:
• Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 45 pages excluding title and reference page.
• Level one and two headings required
• Permalink for each of the single study, peer reviewed research-based articles used in the research critique table is provided on the reference page
• A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
• References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
• APA format. Title page, body of paper and reference page, citation and references must follow APA guidelines 6th edition manual. ONE deduction for each type of APA error.
• Citations in Text: Ideas and information that comes from readings must be cited and referenced correctly
• Writing Mechanics: Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with format written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. Chapters 2 and 3 are helpful in developing clear, direct, objective professional writing style.
Writing Mechanics Specifications follows:
• Entire paper should be written in the third person
• Past or future tense verbs with presenting information from published resources
• Scholarly writing is expected-clear, direct, objective descriptions using active voice.
• Avoid general article, like ‘this’ ‘it’ ‘these’ or pronouns like ‘they’ ‘he’ she’ –instead use specific nouns. Avoid conversational words, replace with professional/research words.