W2 Assignment

For the week 2 assignment, you will develop a research study question, and determine the specific aim for your research proposal.  Follow the steps below to develop your research study question: 

Ask  Consider your proposed research topic and ask yourself what types of questions have arisen from your experience with the chosen topic.  Use either the brainstorming or concept mapping process as you ask your questions. 

Illustrate  Illustrate the questions asked in your brainstorming process by a table or other type of infographic of your choice.  If you chose the concept mapping process, create a detailed concept map of your questions.     

Develop  Develop your proposed research question by using either the EDP or the PICOT framework. 

Write  Write a 1- to 2-page paper detailing your research question development process.  Identify the framework used to develop the research question along with a detailed description of each step in the process.  Identify your final research question for your proposed study and include a paragraph explaining the specific aim of your proposed research study.

Write  a 1- to 2-page APA formatted paper (excluding the title and reference page[s])   

Submit  Submit a 1-page brainstorming or concept mapping illustration and the 1- to 2-page paper detailing the research question development process, the final research question, and the specific aim of the research study.  Submit each document separately.