C6-2 Historical Research Methods-Garbee-Douglas STTI Ppt 3 31 08 Ppt2

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Historical Research Defined

Integrated Written Record of Past

that Weaves in Multiple Factors e.g.

Social, Political, & Economic

Probing for Explanations &

Relationships , Effects or Trends

Purpose is to Understand the Past

to Explain the Present or Future


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Historical Research Traditions

Positivistic

Attempt to categorize information

and show cause-effect

Idealist

Try to Understand Thoughts of

Individuals in an Event Along with

Time, Place, and Situation


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Historical Design Define the Study Topic or Focus

There May be a Hypotheses, Questions,

or Theoretical Orientation

Climate of the Time Period

ROL, Major Works on Topic

Identify Themes and Ambiguities Formulate Questions

Organize Data (Full Reference,

Archive and/or Library)


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Data Collection Primary Sources

Personal Letters

Diaries

Organizational Records

Photographs

Secondary Sources

Newspaper Journal articles

Textbooks


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Archives Unpublished Material, Records,

Manuscripts, Papers

Finding Aids

Collections, Record Group,

Series, Subseries

Linear Cubic Feet

On-site Use Only

Pencil & Paper Only


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Confirming Sources

Genuineness

Authenticity

External Criticism

Internal Criticism

Corroborating Evidence


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Data Analysis Based on Questions, Themes,

and Conceptual Framework

Discover New Truths

Researcher Bias & Other Bias


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Bias

Researcher Bias Identified

Present-Mindedness

Ideological Bias


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Ethical Issues

Right to Privacy v.

Right to Know

Infringement on

Historical Reputation


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Interpretation

Researchers Tell the Story

Explain What, How and Why

Explore Relationships


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Historical Research Voice

Creatively Render Events,

Findings, & Supporting Ideas

Plan the Story Using Themes

Weave Together Historical Facts

Go Beyond Facts

Develop New Knowledge, Ideas,

and Meanings


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Example

Evolving Standards for NursingCurriculum and Nursing

Faculty in Louisiana

1920-1950


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Research Questions

How did Louisiana, New Orleans specifically,

respond to national calls for nursing reform?

What changes were made to nursing school

curricula at Charity Hospital School of Nursing

(CHSN) in New Orleans?


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Primary Sources

CHSN reports to Committee on Grading of

Nursing Schools (Jan. & Oct., 1932)

National League of Nursing Education

(NLNE) Facts About Your School(1935,

1939, 1943, & 1945)


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Secondary Sources Goldmark Report, Nursing and Nursing

Education in the United States (1923)

Nursing Schools Today and Tomorrow

(Committee on the Grading of Nursing

Schools, 1934)

CHSN Yearbooks

Caps and Capes (1938, 1942, & 1950)

CHSN Bulletin (1958-1959) Louisiana State University (LSU) Register

(1940-1941)

LSU Bulletin (1942-1943).


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National Calls for Reform

Improve Nursing School Curriculum

Without Duplication of Learning

Improve Faculty Qualifications to Teach

at a School of Nursing with College

Graduates as Faculty

Eliminate Non-Nursing Duties


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National Themes Free Labor, A Win-Lose Situation

Anyone Can Teach Raising the Bar for

Nursing Faculty

Folding Linen, Washing Lettuce, &

Cleaning Bathrooms


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Local Perspective

Story

Nursing NAwlins Style

Sister Servants, CHSN Faculty

Snapshot

Nursing Students: White Caps, White

Stockings, & White Shoes


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Conclusions So what?

Efforts to professionalize and improve nursing

image & education continues today.

The image of clinging to an instructors skirt the

first day on a nursing unit rings true today in that

students are innocent & young.

Just as nurses before us, nursing faculty do not

want to sacrifice what we perceive as quality

education in the process of reform.


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What Topic do you

Want to Research

from New Orleans

Nursing History?


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References Glesne, C. (1999). Becoming Qualitative

Researchers An Introduction. (2nd ed.).

New York: Longman.

Kyvig, D.E. & Marty, M.A. (2000). NearbyHistory. (2nd ed.). Walnut Creek, CA:

Alta Mira Press.

Speziale, H.J. & Carpenter, D.R. (2007).

Qualitative Research in Nursing

Advancing the Humanistic Imperative.

(4th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.

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