Research article critique

Content Areas

Possible

Points

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Points

Title and Abstract:

· If qualitative, does the title include the central phenomenon under investigation?

· What is the central phenomenon under investigation?

· If quantitative, does the title include the key variables and the population under study?

· What were the key variables under study?

· Does the title include the population under study?

· Does the abstract include the research questions, methods used, findings and implications for nursing practice?

15

The Introduction:

· Is the central phenomenon or variables under study described?

· Is the purpose of the study described?

· Is the research question or hypothesis described?

· Is the theoretical or conceptual framework described?

· Is the significance of and need for the study discussed?

15

The Review of Literature:

· Is the supporting literature relevant to the problem? (5)

· Are the selected articles relevant to the purpose or hypothesis of the study?(5)

· Is the literature current and up to date (based on the date of the study)?(5)

10

Methodology:

· What was the research question?

· Identify the design, population under study and sampling plan (5)

· What instrument (s) was (were) used to collect data? (5)

· How was confidentiality protected? (5)

· Discuss any other ethical considerations (5)

15

Results:

· What statistical tests were used to analyze the data collected?

· Were the findings statistically significant?

10

Discussion:

· Did the researcher discuss the clinical and research implications of the findings?

· Were study limitations identified?

· How can the findings be utilized and how do the findings add to the body of nursing knowledge? (5)

20

Presentation Format:

· Utilized PowerPoint or other presentation software (1)

· Provided additional relevant handouts (1)

· Demonstrated thorough grasp of the research report.

· Answered questions (1)

15

TOTAL

100