Nursing-Related Databases and Journals Research Paper Critique
Assignment # 1Research Paper Critique
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Instructions
Please select any nursing research article from any one of the scientific journals found in the Nursing-Related Databases and Journals list. Select an article from an area that you are interested in or from the field you are working in. The article must be a peer-reviewed research report that was published in the last 5 years. Using the article selected, construct a critique of the article, 6 to 10 pages (including cover page and references).
It is strongly recommended that you send your article via e-mail to the instructor for approval before your begin your critique.
The critique should
identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
comment the on article’s literature review (usually found in the introduction or background sections)
describe the participants being studied, stating inclusion and exclusion criteria
discuss the sampling issues, such as probability or nonprobability and number of subjects used
identify the study settingwhere data collection occurred
discuss informed consentwhether the participants were fully informed, how their consent was obtained, and any other ethical considerations
identify the hypothesis or research question
identify the research designfor example, experimental or nonexperimental; descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or predictive?
identify research variables, both independent and dependent
describe how the study data were analyzed (what statistical measures were used)
describe the results of the study and appropriateness of the methods used; include study limitations
accurately comment on level of evidence used, nursing theory addressed (including if no theory is described) and implications for nursing practice or research
discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area
You must submit a pdf copy of the article that you are critiquing along with the assignment.
The following resources, in the week 4 Learning Resources section of the LEO classroom, will provide helpful guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article.
Video
Framework for how to read and critique a research study: Research Article Critique.
Articles
Vance, D. E., Talley, M., Azuero, A., Pearce, P. F., & Christian, B. J. (2013). Conducting an article critique for a quantitative research study: perspectives for doctoral students and other novice readers. Nursing: Research and Reviews, 3: 6775.
Cronin, P., Ryan, F., & Coughlan, M. (2008). Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach. British Journal of Nursing, 17(1): 38-43.
The Learning Resources page lists resources that provide several guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article you may find helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor.
Start Date
Mar 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Due Date
Apr 15, 2019 8:00 AM
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Rubric Name: Assignment #1: Research Paper Critique
Level 2
Level 1
10 points
(7-10 points)
Provides clear, accurate comments on the title, abstract, introduction, and purpose of the study
6 points
(3 6 points)
Provides comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
2 points
(0-2 points)
Lacks comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
/ 10
10 points
(7-10 points)
Discusses participants, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size, consent, and other ethical considerations
6 points
(3-6 points)
Includes information on participants, but lacks information regarding sample size and/or consent
2 points
(0-2 points)
Provides little or no information regarding participants, sample size, or consent
/ 10
20 points
(13 20 points)
Accurately identifies research question/hypotheses, including independent and dependent variables
12 points
(6-12 points)
May not accurately identify research question/hypotheses or independent and dependent variables
5 points
(0-5 points)
Lacks discussion of research question/hypotheses and/or study variables
/ 20
20 points
(13-20 points)
Accurately comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study
12 points
(6-12 points)
Includes comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study, but discussion was somewhat vague
5 points
(0-5 points)
Does not comment on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study; or inaccurately discusses these aspects
/ 20
20 points
(13-20 points)
Accurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
12 points
(6-12 points)
Comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
5 points
(0-5 points)
Inaccurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or res
