Web Resources

Nursing Research
http://www.nursingplanet.com/research/qualitative_research.html
This site provides an excellent overview of how qualitative research is used in the field of nursing, specifically in developing evidence-based nursing practices. It takes students through core research, theories, and resources where qualitative research is prevalent.

Nova Southeastern University: The Qualitative Report
http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/text.html
This website provides weekly reports of qualitative research studies, allowing students to explore a variety of topics in greater detail, based upon their interests.

National Institutes of Health
http://obssr.od.nih.gov/mixed_methods_research/
This source provides a discussion and listing of best practices for using mixed methods approaches in the health sciences.

University of Wisconsin
http://researchguides.ebling.library.wisc.edu/content.php?pid=325126&sid=2940225
This site explores the differences in qualitative versus quantitative research, offering examples of both approaches along with a discussion of varying goals and objectives.