Section: Module 2: Lesson 2: Research Aims and Research Objectives | Research Methods for Health Sciences | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Define a research aim and research objective.
    • Differentiate research aims and research objectives.
    • Give examples of research objectives and research aims that are clear and practicable for qualitative and quantitative research.
    • Write research aims and objectives that are clear and practicable.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 2 hours and 32 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Setting a research question, aim and objective URL
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      Read the following sections: Aims, Objectives, and Conclusion. (10 minutes)

      Nurse Researcher - 2016

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      Developing Research Aims and Objectives URL
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      Read the entire journal article. (26 minutes)

      Sage - 2013

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      Asynchronous Learning Activity 3: Research Aims and Objectives (120 minutes). Forum
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      Based on the research problems and questions developed in M2 L1, you will write qualitative and quantitative research aims and objectives.

      Step 1: Review

      Review the learning resources for Lesson 2.

      Step 2: Respond

      • Write the aim(s) of your research. Ensure that it clearly states what you want to achieve by the end of the research project.
      • List your research objectives:
        • Write between 3-5 research objectives
        • Make sure to have a combination of qualitative and quantitative objectives
        • Remember that they should be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-constrained)

      Step 3: Self-Analysis and Enhancement

      Before you submit, engage in an introspective self-analysis by systematically reviewing each component of your work. Reflect on what aspects of your work were executed well and what could be enhanced. Proceed to refine these elements in your work. 

      Step 4: Submit

      To submit your work, click on the “Reply” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”