Sales Training Feb 2014 - Nursing

Essentials of Nursing Research 8/e Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice 9788184739114 ● 512 Pages ● 34 illustrations ● Paperback ● 2013 ● Rs.595.00 CDenise F. Polit PhD, FAAN, President, Humanalysis, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY; Professor, Griffith University School of Nursing, Gold Coast, Australia Primary Market: BSc Students (2 nd Year)

New to this Edition: • Written by AJN award-winning authors

• Critiquing Guidelines : Each chapter includes guidelines for conducting a critique of various aspects of a research report. The guidelines sections provide a list of questions that walk students through a study, drawing attention to aspects of the study that are amenable to appraisal by research consumers. • Research Examples : Each chapter concludes with one or two actual research examples designed to highlight critical points made in the chapter and to sharpen the student’s critical thinking skills. • Critical Thinking Exercises : Each of the Research Examples is followed by critical thinking exercises designed to help hone the student’s skill in critiquing research articles. • Tips for Consumers : The textbook is filled with practical guidance and tips on how to translate the abstract notions of research methods into more concrete applications. In these tips, special attention is given to helping students read research reports, which are often daunting to those without specialized research training. • Chapter Objectives : Learning objectives are identified in the chapter opener to focus students’ attention on critical content. • Key Terms : Each chapter includes a list of key new terms. New terms are defined in context (and bolded in color) when used for the first time in the text. A glossary at the end of the book provides additional support for those needing to look up the meaning of a methodological term. • Bulleted Summary Points: A succinct list of summary points that focus on salient chapter content is provided at the end of each chapter. • Full-length Research Articles: In this edition, the textbook includes four full length studies: two quantitative, one qualitative, and one mixed methods that students can read, analyze, and critique. • Resources for student: thePoint - Learning Objectives - Internet Resources – Link to useful websites with case studies - Answers to Critical Thinking Activities - Self Study Review Questions • Resources for Instructors - Power Point Presentations - Instructor Manual - Test Generator Questions - Strategies for effective learning - Image Bank