The nurse researcher preparing to present a paper in a national ...

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The nurse researcher preparing to present a paper in a national nursing conference. This researcher should structure the presentation to include which information? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. A thorough discussion of the review of literature
  2. Complete history of why the subject is important
  3. A poster outlining the statistical information from the study
  4. Discussion of the study findings
  5. Methodology of the study

Question 2

In terms of communicating reports of research, compare oral presentation with poster presentations by identifying the statements that describe poster presentations. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Large numbers of people are able to learn of the study in a short period.
  2. Poster presentations are no longer commonly used in nursing.
  3. Travel costs for presenters are reimbursed by the conference sponsors.
  4. One-to-one interaction is typical for discussion of findings.
  5. Written report required for publication in a Proceedings conference document.

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Answer to Question 1

4, 5
Rationale 1: There is not time to provide a complete review of the literature. The most important literature may be spoken of briefly.
Rationale 2: The nurse should include a brief overview of the importance of the subject, but there is no time for a complete review.
Rationale 3: A poster is not included with an oral paper presentation.
Rationale 4: The bulk of the presentation should focus on the findings and their implications.
Rationale 5: Methodology is an important component of the presentation as it provides a basis for the audience to determine the quality of the study.
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Answer to Question 2

1, 4
Rationale 1: Benefits of poster presentations include the fact that large numbers of people can see the poster and learn of the findings in a relatively short period. The poster provides an easy method of displaying and communicating findings, and there is often time for one-to-one discussion of the findings as conference attendees view the posters.
Rationale 2: Poster presentations are a common method of disseminating nursing research findings.
Rationale 3: Travel costs are generally not reimbursed.
Rationale 4: There is often time for one-to-one discussion of the findings as conference attendees view the posters.
Rationale 5: There is no requirement for a written report.
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