NR 439 Week 6: Research Article Critique Paper (graded)

NR 439 Week 6: Research Article Critique Paper (graded)

NR 439 Week 6: Research Article Critique Paper (graded)

Research Article Critique Guidelines 

Purpose 

The purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn to examine, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article. Student is to select an article from the Research Article Critique List of Articles (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Open the link to find a choice of articles from which you must choose ONE to complete this assignment. 

Course Outcomes 

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to meet the following course outcomes: 

CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO7) 

CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) 

CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8) 

CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8) 

Points 

The assignment is worth a total of 175 points. 

Rubric 

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Due Date 

You are to submit your paper by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6. 

Requirements 

Through this assignment, the student will: 

  1. Critique a peer-reviewed study, and in your own words, describe the research question, sample, design of study, data collection method, findings, and limitations of each. (CO 1, CO2,) 
  1. Summarize the research article and evaluate the significance to nursing. Do not just quote the author’s words. Paraphrase the information. (CO 4, CO5). 

Guidelines to writing the Paper 

  1. Tips on how to complete this assignment may be found at http://www.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zFmz5THHgzHr05z0&intk=406182077 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 
  1. Download the Research Article Critique List of Articles (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and select ONE to analyze. 
  1. Retrieve the full-text version of the article from the library. Read it thoroughly. 
  1. Introduction (one paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the reader’s attention. 
  1. Provide a brief description of the research article to be discussed. 
  1. Discuss the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement of the paper should relate to the research article reviewed and the implications that it has to evidence based nursing practice. 
  1. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Describe the research question for this study in a paragraph. 
  1. Describe the research in greater detail. 
  1. Include your observations about this question. 
  1. Discuss events or trends that could have affected this question. 
  1. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Describe the research design of this study, and in your own words discuss the design. 
  1. Discuss the research design of the study. 
  1. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the type of design and hypothesize why the author utilized the design as opposed to others. 
  1. You will need to summarize the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Describe the sample. 
  1. Briefly describe the sample size used for this study 
  1. Make a judgment as to whether the sample size was adequate and defend your answer. 
  1. Describe the number or participants and determine if the number of participants was adequate compared to the research question and the intent of the study. 
  1. Are these numbers adequate? Discuss gaps in that you identified. 
  1. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Describe the data collection method(s)’ 
  1. Who collected the data? 
  1. What tools were used? 
  1. What were the ethical considerations addressed and discuss gaps you identified. 
  1. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Describe the limitations of the study. 
  1. Identify the limitations within the study 
  1. Describe how the limitations could be overcome in subsequent studies 
  1. Comment on why limitations are important to list and discuss within a study 
  1. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Describe the findings reported in the study. 
  1. Describe the findings reported in the study 
  1. Discuss whether the findings of the study answered the research question posed within the study 
  1. Discuss the credibility of the findings 
  1. If the findings do not support the research question posed within the study, what do you believe is the reason? 
  1. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words 
  1. Summary

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  1. Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper. 
  1. Include a statement about the research question and the findings. 
  1. Discuss the probability of implementation into practice. Based on these findings, is the evidence that you found on your topic strong enough to suggest a change in practice, or an idea for practice? 
  1. End with a concluding statement. 
  1. Citations and References must be included to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, “How do I know this?” and then cite the source. 
  1. Reference Page: The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break). All references should be cited within the body of the paper as (Author, year) and the full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page. A url link alone is not an adequate reference. See the APA Guidelines in Course Resources for examples of properly formatted references. NR 439 Week 6: Research Article Critique Paper (graded)
  1. Submit the completed paper by 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday at the end of Week 6. 

**Academic Integrity Reminder** 

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments. 

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. 

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Rubric 

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Criteria  Ratings  Pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Question 

Describe, analyze, and summarize the research question for this study your own words. 
20.0 pts 

Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the research question in detail 

 18.0 pts 

Generally, describes, and analyzes the research question. 

 16.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes the research question, but omits some aspects of the question. 

 8.0 pts 

Incorrectly describes the research question. 

 0.0 pts 

Does not describe the research question. 

 

 20.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign of Study 

Describe, analyze, and summarize the research design of this study in your own words. 
20.0 pts 

Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the design of the study in detail. 

 18.0 pts 

Generally, describes, and analyzes the design of the study. 

 16.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes the design of the study, but omits some aspects of the design. 

 8.0 pts 

Incorrectly describes the design of the study. 

 0.0 pts 

Does not describe the design of the study. 

 

 20.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample/Population of the Study 

Describe, analyze, and summarize the sample in your own words. 
25.0 pts 

Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the sample used in the study in detail. 

 22.0 pts 

Generally, describes, and analyzes the sample used in the study. 

 20.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes the sample used in the study, but omits some details. 

 10.0 pts 

Incorrectly describes the sample in the study, or omits major details 

 0.0 pts 

Does not describe the sample used in the study. 

 

 25.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Collection Methods 

Describe, analyze, and summarize the data collection method(s)’ in your own words. 
25.0 pts 

Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes all of the data collection methods used in the study. 

 22.0 pts 

Generally, describes, and analyzes the majority of data collection methods used in the study. 

 20.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes and describes parts of the data collection method used in the study. 

 10.0 pts 

Incorrectly describes the data collection method used in the study. 

 0.0 pts 

Does not describe the data collection method used in the study. 

 

 25.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitations 

Describe, analyze, and summarize the limitations of the study in your own words. 
20.0 pts 

Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the limitations found in the study in detail. 

 18.0 pts 

Generally, describes, and analyzes the limitations found in the study. 

 16.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes the limitations found in the study. 

 8.0 pts 

Incorrectly describes the limitations found in the study. 

 0.0 pts 

Does not describe the limitations found in the study. 

 

 20.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFindings 

Describe, analyze, and summarize the findings reported in the study in your own words. 
20.0 pts 

Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the findings of the study in detail. 

 18.0 pts 

Generally, describes, and analyzes the findings of the study. 

 16.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes the findings of the study. 

 8.0 pts 

Incorrectly identifies the findings from the study 

 0.0 pts 

Does not describe the findings of the study. 

 

 20.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Article 

Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper and discuss the probability of implementation into practice. 
25.0 pts 

ummarizes study in detail and states specific rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 

 22.0 pts 

Generally, summarizes study. Gives broad rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 

 20.0 pts 

Briefly summarizes study and states rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 

 10.0 pts 

Minimally summarizes study. Gives poor rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 

 0.0 pts 

Does not summarize study and does not give rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 

 

 25.0 pts 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Punctuation, and Spelling/ APA Formatting 

No more than 0–3 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. APA formatting is correct with 0–3 errors. 
20.0 pts 

No errors in grammar, punctuation, APA, and spelling. 

 18.0 pts 

One to four errors in grammar, spelling. 

 16.0 pts 

Five to eight errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. 

 8.0 pts 

Nine to twelve errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. 

 0.0 pts 

Thirteen or more errors to the point where it is difficult to understand the meaning of the student’s writing. 

 

 20.0 pts 
Total Points: 175.0