Project Summary: TOPIC: Older adults coping with multiple chronic health conditions Question: What coping strategies can older adults use when dealing with multiple chronic health conditions? Research proposal should clearly include the research methodology, design structure and the logic you are going to use. NOTE: Research proposal is describing what you plan to do. Make sure to follow the instruction and the rubric for the assignment. Following should be included in a research proposal: A brief and meaningful title to your project Problem statement provides a clear and concise description of the issues that need to be addressed - What is the specific problem in that research area that you will address (e.g. lack of understanding of a subject, low performance )? Background or introduction section provides a description of the basic facts and importance of the research area - What is your research area, the motivation of research, and how important is it for the industry practice/knowledge advancement? Objectives provide a list of goals that will be achieved through the proposed research What are the benefits/impact (e.g. better understanding, improved productivity ) that will be generated if the research problem is answered? Preliminary literature review: provide a summary of previous related research on the research problem and their strength and weakness and a justification of your research - What is known/what have been done by others? And, why your research is still necessary? Research methodology defines the research methods and logic steps - What to do and how to solve the problem and achieve proposed objectives? Which research methods (e.g. survey, modeling, case study ) will be used? Attach a project schedule table, if necessary. Directions Write a research proposal using your clinical question formulated earlier in the course that was approved by your instructor. This may be either a qualitative or quantitative research proposal. Your proposal must include APA formatting. The proposal should be a 610 in length plus appendices cover page, and reference page. Introduction Clearly stated problem and purpose of the study Independent and dependent variables Definition of terms Assumptions, hypothesis, or questions (depending on research type) Theoretical Framework Description of the theoretical framework to be utilized Identification of the concepts to be explored Rationale for choosing framework Review of the Literature At least four scholarly sources included Appropriateness of the review and the proposal focus Inclusion of primary or secondary sources Methodology Description of study type (quantitative or qualitative) Description of study design Rationale for the use of the selected design Inclusion of sample size, type, sampling method, inclusion/exclusion criteria, setting, data collection method (instrument), and data collection process Method for Protection of Human Subjects (consent) Questionnaire and consent forms must be included as appendices Data Analysis Data analysis method is appropriate for study design. Method of data analysis is clearly stated. Method for displaying findings is stated. Applicability to Nursing Research focuses on a problem significant to nursing. Research would contribute to nursing knowledge. Proposal is complete so that another researcher could replicate the study. Statement about areas of nursing that would benefit from this study.