As an introduction to the research process, Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research, Sixth Edition focuses
on the development of an effective research plan and guides readers through all stages of the process - from finding
a research topic to the final written proposal. The text presents the research steps in a logical manner and demonstrates
how decisions at each stage directly affect what can be accomplished at the subsequent step. Throughout the entire
process, the actual research question remains at the forefront of the plan.