LibGuides: HCA692: Module 1 Resources

Module 1 Required Resources

Textbook

Research Methodology for Allied Health Professionals
Hazari, A. (2024). Research methodology for allied health professionals: A comprehensive guide to thesis and dissertation. Springer.
The following textbook is an easy-to-read format for students who are just beginning to understand research. It establishes definitions for conventional terms. Chapter 4 (pp. 19-22) in this text is particularly useful to guide you to select a topic.
Read Chapter 4: pp. 18-22
How to Write a Thesis
Eco, U. (2015). How to write a thesis. MIT Press. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=3339948
The following required reading is from a textbook that is a staple amongst researchers. However, the author uses literary-based or “classical” literature for many of the examples cited within the text. Despite the lack of an exclusive healthcare focus, its lessons are applicable for any thesis. Please read Chapter 2: Choosing a Topic: What Does it Mean to be Scientific; but use the page numbers from the textbook (pp. 26-35), not the electronic version count.
Read: Chapter 2: pp.26-35

Module 1 Optional Resources

Textbook

How to Write a Master’s Thesis
Bui, Y. N. (2020). How to write a master’s thesis (3rd ed.). Sage.
This chapter outlines how to select a topic. The first step in any scientific inquiry is to define what you are investigating. Until you can grasp some of the existing literature and get better informed about the multiple dimensions of a topic, you might begin with a scope that is already well-known or get lost in the abundance of literature you unveil. This chapter walks you through the steps of a topic process. It can help you choose a researchable topic.
Read Chapter 2: Selecting a Research Topic.

Articles

The following are links to help you with APA format, setting your document for the APA guidelines (APA, 7th ed.), and tips to organize your research.

Organizing Research & Citations
NU Library. (2025.) Organizing research & citations. National University Library.
How Do I Set my Citation Style to APA 7th in RefWorks?
NU Library. (2025.) How do I set my citation style to APA 7th in RefWorks? National University Library.
APA Style
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). APA style.

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

Videos

Get acquainted. These are just 5 to 8-minute videos to capture the essence of the importance of data and correctly citing it. One video uncovers a resource for global data access. Depending upon your topic, this may not be directly related to your investigation, but it will provide more insight into how you view data.

Measuring Health and Disease
Paulson, B. (2022). Measuring health and disease. In The data science of healthcare, medicine, and public health [Video]. LinkedIn.
NU Library Tutorials
NU Library. (2025.) NU library tutorials.