The qualitative article critique written paper
\nSelection of an article for critique:
\nfor this assignment you will have in this order:<\/p>\n
-One cover page
\n-A reaction paper summary up to 10 pages (to be written collaboratively).
\n-One copy of the article
\n-Grading will be as follows:
\n-Title (5 points)
\n-Does the title clearly and concisely describe the study?
\n-Is the population\/sample included in the title?
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Please do the assign as following: the article is under the instructions.<\/p>\n
a) Abstract (5 points)
\n1- Is an abstract included in the article?
\n2- Does the abstract include a statement of the problem, purpose, and\/or hypothesis?
\n3- Does the abstract briefly summarize the design, methodology, results, and conclusions?
\n4- Is the abstract adequate? Why or why not?<\/p>\n
b) Confidence in the Findings (5 points)
\n1- What are the qualifications and reputation of the investigator\/s?
\n2- What evidence is there in this report that they are qualified to conduct this study?
\n3- Is this article published in a referred journal?<\/p>\n
c) Theoretical Framework\/Conceptual Framework (10 points)
\n1- Is a theoretical or conceptual framework described? If not, does the absence detract from the significance of the research?
\n2- Does the research problem flow naturally from the conceptual framework?<\/p>\n
d) Protection of Human Rights (5 points)
\n1- Is there evidence of an independent ethics review by a board (IRB) or a committee?
\n2- Has the study been designed to minimize risk and maximize benefits to participants?
\n3- Is there an indication that participants gave voluntary, informed consent?
\n4- Is there evidence in the study that individuals can be identified?<\/p>\n
e) The Problem (10 points)
\n1- Was the problem statement introduced promptly?
\n2- Is the problem significant to nursing and is the significance described?
\n3- Has the purpose for conducting the research been explained?
\n4- What are the research variables and how are they measured\/operationalized?
\n5- Will an answer to the problem provide insight into clinical applicability of the problem?<\/p>\n
f) Research Questions\/Hypotheses (10 points)
\n1- Are research questions or hypotheses formally stated? If no, should they be included?
\n2- Do the research questions and hypotheses naturally flow from the research problem and theoretical framework?
\n3- Does each research question or hypothesis contain at least two variables?
\n4- Are the research questions or hypotheses worded clearly and objectively? Is a prediction evident?
\n5- 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.<\/p>\n
g) Review of the Literature (10 points):
\n1- Is the review comprehensive, logical and relevant to the problem?
\n2- is the relationship to the research purpose evident?
\n3- Does it include recent research?
\n4- Can a case be made for conducting this study based on the review?<\/p>\n
h) Research Design (5 points):
\n1- What design has been used for the study?
\n2- Is the design appropriate for the research question and the purpose of the research?
\n3- Has enough information been given to permit replication?
\ni) Sampling (10 points):
\n1- Is the target population carefully described?
\n2- Are sample selection procedures clearly defined?
\n3-Does the sampling method fit the research design?
\n4-Are potential sample biases described?
\n5- Is the sample sufficiently large?
\n6- Did the author\/authors use power analysis to document that the study size was adequate or inadequate?
\n7- How was sample size justified?
\n8- To whom can study results be generalized?<\/p>\n
j) Data Collection (10 points):
\n1- Describe the instruments used for data collection.
\n2- Has rationale been given for the selection of instruments?
\n3- Are instruments congruent with the research question?
\n4- Are instruments suitable for use with the study sample?
\n5- Have procedures for testing the reliability and validity of instruments been described? Are results sufficient to indicate their use?<\/p>\n
k) Qualitative Analysis (5 points):
\n1- Is the link between the analysis and the findings logical and clear?
\n2- Is the statistical result presented clearly both in the text as well as in numerical presentation?
\n3- Are graphic displays clear and simple?<\/p>\n
l) Conclusions and Recommendations (10 points):
\n1- What are the assumptions and limitations of the study? Are they listed or do you have to infer what they are?
\n2- Are results of data analysis clearly explained in reference to research questions, hypothesis and theoretical framework?
\n3- What recommendations for nursing practice and future research studies have been made? Are these recommendations supported by the data?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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