A formal, detailed research proposal is written. Which of the following would be reasons that a researcher would write a detailed research proposal? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. It is submitted before a nurse manager performs a quality improvement review of compliance with a new IV start protocol.
b. It is required by a thesis or dissertation committee.
c. It is submitted to gain institutional review board approval.
d. It is to be submitted for a funding grant.
e. It is written to obtain support from one's peers for a study conducted in a hospital medical-surgical unit.

Answer 1

ANS: B, C, D
Researchers need to develop a quality study proposal to facilitate university and clinical agency institutional review board approval, obtain funding, and successfully conduct the study. In addition, student researchers develop proposals to communicate their research projects to the faculty and members of university and agency institutional review boards. Student proposals are written to satisfy requirements for a degree and are usually developed according to guidelines outlined by the faculty. The content of a student proposal usually requires greater detail than does a proposal developed for an agency or funding organization.