This hands-on approach to nursing research presents a total learning package, teaching students about research and information application in a unique, activity based format. The package combines traditional text with CD-ROM and a special website, for readable, practical and user-friendly resources and materials. This exciting package makes learning fun, challenging and relevant, gets students hooked on research, and actively involves them in applying research findings in clinical practice.Presentation style is friendly, casual and fun, to engage the students in content that is usually considered intimidatingAddresses in separate chapters the fundamental issues of how to use the library, reading ability and skills, and how to use the Internet, which may be barriers to students learning and are not found in other research booksProvides clear, step-by-step examples where actual article excerpts are presented, summarised and interpretedCD-ROM bound inside the book presents numerous interactive exercises and games that correlate to the books contentFeatures key terms for each chapter and a glossary of all important terms at the end of the book to reinforce the significant terminology in the bookIncludes Hint boxes that highlight additional explanations and clarifications of material throughout the text