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NUR 306 <\/strong>Evidenced-Based Nursing Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

Group Projects: Written and Oral Presentation of Scholarly Articles Group Critique <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The quantitative article critique written paper.<\/p>\n

Each individual\/group is expected to complete one quantitative and one qualitative research critique. The group must work collaboratively on the assignment.<\/p>\n

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  1. Selection of an article for critique:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Students may select any research article for the \u201cout of class\u201d critique with the following limitations:<\/p>\n

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    1. The study critiqued should be about clinical nursing research and found in nursing refereed journals.<\/li>\n
    2. The research article selected should be published with the last five years.<\/li>\n
    3. Articles should be from nursing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Critique guidelines:<\/li>\n
      2. Complete a critique of a qualitative \u00a0and a quantitative research article from nursing.<\/li>\n
      3. Write a critique (up to 10 pages, [does not include the cover page or reference page]) following APA guidelines.<\/li>\n
      4. Process:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Submit one quantitative and one qualitative copy of your article to your professor via email for approval – must be submitted by<\/p>\n

        Thus, for this assignment you will have in this order:<\/p>\n

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        1. One cover page<\/li>\n
        2. A reaction paper summary up to 10 pages (to be written collaboratively).<\/li>\n
        3. One copy of the article<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Grading will be as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Title<\/strong> (5 points)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Does the title clearly and concisely describe the study?<\/li>\n
              2. Is the population\/sample included in the title?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. Abstract <\/strong>(5 points)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Is an abstract included in the article?<\/li>\n
                  2. Does the abstract include a statement of the problem, purpose, and\/or hypothesis?<\/li>\n
                  3. Does the abstract briefly summarize the design, methodology, results, and conclusions?<\/li>\n
                  4. Is the abstract adequate? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. Confidence in the Findings<\/strong> (5 points)\n
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                      1. What are the qualifications and reputation of the investigator\/s?<\/li>\n
                      2. What evidence is there in this report that they are qualified to conduct this study?<\/li>\n
                      3. Is this article published in a referred journal?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. Theoretical Framework\/Conceptual Framework<\/strong> (10 points)\n
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                          1. Is a theoretical or conceptual framework described? If not, does the absence detract from the significance of the research?<\/li>\n
                          2. Does the research problem flow naturally from the conceptual framework?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            1. Protection of Human Rights (5 points)\n
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                              1. Is there evidence of an independent ethics review by a board (IRB) or a committee?<\/li>\n
                              2. Has the study been designed to minimize risk and maximize benefits to participants?<\/li>\n
                              3. Is there an indication that participants gave voluntary, informed consent?<\/li>\n
                              4. Is there evidence in the study that individuals can be identified?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                1. The Problem<\/strong> (10 points)\n
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                                  1. Was the problem statement introduced promptly?<\/li>\n
                                  2. Is the problem significant to nursing and is the significance described?<\/li>\n
                                  3. Has the purpose for conducting the research been explained?<\/li>\n
                                  4. What are the research variables and how are they measured\/operationalized?<\/li>\n
                                  5. Will an answer to the problem provide insight into clinical applicability of the problem?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                     <\/p>\n

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                                    1. Research Questions\/Hypotheses<\/strong> (10 points)\n
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                                      1. Are research questions or hypotheses formally stated? If no, should they be included?<\/li>\n
                                      2. Do the research questions and hypotheses naturally flow from the research problem and theoretical framework?<\/li>\n
                                      3. Does each research question or hypothesis contain at least two variables?<\/li>\n
                                      4. Are the research questions or hypotheses worded clearly and objectively? Is a prediction evident?<\/li>\n
                                      5. If there is not a research question or hypothesis, write one for the study and explain why your hypothesis or research question fits the study.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                        1. Review of the Literature<\/strong> (10 points):\n
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                                          1. Is the review comprehensive, logical and relevant to the problem?<\/li>\n
                                          2. Is the relationship to the research purpose evident?<\/li>\n
                                          3. Does it include recent research?<\/li>\n
                                          4. Can a case be made for conducting this study based on the review?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                            1. Research Design<\/strong> (5 points):\n
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                                              1. What design has been used for the study?<\/li>\n
                                              2. Is the design appropriate for the research question and the purpose of the research?<\/li>\n
                                              3. Has enough information been given to permit replication?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                1. Sampling<\/strong> (10 points):\n
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                                                  1. Is the target population carefully described?<\/li>\n
                                                  2. Are sample selection procedures clearly defined?<\/li>\n
                                                  3. Does the sampling method fit the research design?<\/li>\n
                                                  4. Are potential sample biases described?<\/li>\n
                                                  5. Is the sample sufficiently large?<\/li>\n
                                                  6. Did the author\/authors use power analysis to document that the study size was adequate or inadequate?<\/li>\n
                                                  7. How was sample size justified?<\/li>\n
                                                  8. To whom can study results be generalized?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                    1. Data Collection<\/strong> (10 points):\n
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                                                      1. Describe the instruments used for data collection.<\/li>\n
                                                      2. Has rationale been given for the selection of instruments?<\/li>\n
                                                      3. Are instruments congruent with the research question?<\/li>\n
                                                      4. Are instruments suitable for use with the study sample?<\/li>\n
                                                      5. Have procedures for testing the reliability and validity of instruments been described? Are results sufficient to indicate their use?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                        1. Quantitative Analysis<\/strong> (5 points):\n
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                                                          1. Is the link between the analysis and the findings logical and clear?<\/li>\n
                                                          2. Is the statistical result presented clearly both in the text as well as in numerical presentation?<\/li>\n
                                                          3. Are graphic displays clear and simple?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                            1. Conclusions and Recommendations<\/strong> (10 points):\n
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                                                              1. What are the assumptions and limitations of the study? Are they listed or do you have to infer what they are?<\/li>\n
                                                              2. Are results of data analysis clearly explained in reference to research questions, hypothesis and theoretical framework?<\/li>\n
                                                              3. What recommendations for nursing practice and future research studies have been made? Are these recommendations supported by the data?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                NUR 306 <\/strong>Evidenced-Based Nursing Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                Grading Rubric for Quantitative Research Critique<\/p>\n

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                                                                Student\u2019s Name (s):<\/strong>____________________________________________\u00a0 Date:<\/strong>_________<\/p>\n

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                                                                Grading Criteria<\/td>\nPossible Number of Points<\/td>\nEarned Number of Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Title<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Abstract<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Confidence in the findings<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Theoretical\/Conceptual Framework<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Protection of Human Rights<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                The Problem<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Research Questions\/Hypotheses<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Review of the Literature<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Research Design<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Sampling<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Data Collection<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Quantitative Analysis<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                Conclusions and Recommendations<\/p>\n

                                                                Professor comment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/td>\n

                                                                		10<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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