Critique of Research Studies Instructions
Directions:
Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were submitted in Topic 3.
This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.
Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in Chapter 5, Box 5.2: Guide to an Overall Critique of a Quantitative Research Report and Box 5.3: Guide to an Overall Critique of a Qualitative Research Report of the textbook or the Research Critique Additional Template Resource.
1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of the articles.
2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.
3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of research.
When turning in the final submission, please put in the following order: Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).
Critique of Research Studies – Part 1: Due Topic 4
For Part 1 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Title • Title
• Abstract • Abstract
• Introduction • Introduction
o Statement of the problem o Statement of the problem
o Hypotheses or research questions o Research questions
o Literature review o Literature review
o Conceptual/theoretical framework o Conceptual underpinnings
Critique of Research Studies Instructions
Due Date: Nov 16, 2016 23:59:59 Max Points: 100
Details:
Follow the instructions provided in \”Critique of Research Studies Instructions.\”
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 1: Quantitative and Qualitative Critique
Title
Is the title a good one, suggesting the key phenomenon and the group or community under study? Support with evidence.
Abstract
Does the abstract clearly and concisely summarize the main features of the report? Support with evidence.
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Identify the problem being addressed.
Identify if the researcher properly and clearly identifies the problem that provoked the research. Is the problem stated unambiguously, and is it easy to identify. Does the problem statement build a cogent, persuasive argument for the new study? Does the problem have significance for nursing? Is there a good match between the research problem and the paradigm and methods used? Is a quantitative approach
Hypotheses or research questions
Identify the research questions or hypothesis.
Identify the research question. Are research questions and/or hypotheses explicitly stated? If not, is their absence justified? Are questions and hypotheses appropriately worded, with clear specification of key variables and the study population? Are the questions/hypotheses consistent with the literature review and the conceptual framework?
Literature review
Analyze the literature review.
Is the literature review up to date and based mainly review primary sources? Does the review provide a state-of-the-art synthesis of evidence on the problem? Was the gap in the literature discussed – providing a sound basis for the new study?
Conceptual/theoretical framework
Analyze the study framework or theoretical perspective.
Is there a conceptual/theoretical framework, rationale, framework and/or map, and (if so) is it appropriate? If not, is the absence of one justified? If a framework is present: Are key concepts adequately defined conceptually? Is the theoretical framework’s rationale appropriate for the study design?
