title: Getting started in research.
abstract: This paper introduces the preliminary steps in taking a clinical question or observation from practice and turning it into a potential research project. Future papers in this series will look at aspects of the research process in more detail.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Studies in Nursing, University of Aberdeen.
authors.forename: Vanora
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hundley
authors.forename: Edwin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: van Teijlingen
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery / Q000592:standards*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States