Chapter I

The Nature of Research

Dr. Nancy Ann P. Gonzales
Professor
napgonzales@yahoo.com
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
derived from the French word Cerchier
which means “to seek or search”: the
prefix re signifies replication or repetition
of the search.
a formal, systematic, rigorous and
intensive process used to gain
solution to nursing/education problems or
to discover and interpret new facts and
trends in clinical practice, nursing
education or nursing administration (Waltz
and Bausell, 2001).
Importance
of Research
 Roles of
Researchers
 Qualities
of a Good
Researcher
Characteristics
of Research
Activity 1
Direction: Substantial researches in the field of
education/nursing were being conducted.
Search the web and answer what is required
below.

1. Read and analyze a journal

article/research that is related to your
field and is being used in the
improvement of education/nursing.
Make a brief summary about the
research and share the information to
the class next meeting.

• Cite the title, year, author and the web

source in your presentation/sharing.