Week 9- Phase 3
Phase 3-Evaluation of a research study (Due by WEEK 9)
In phase 3 we will examine a research study titled:
“Translating evidence to practice in the health professions: a
randomized trial of Twitter vs Facebook”
As future advanced practice clinicians, how are you going to translate
your evidence into the health field?
Your assignment for phase three is to read the attached article and
analyze it based on its merit by answering the following questions:
1- Has the author formulated an appropriate research question based on the problem/issue?
2- Is the research question clearly defined in terms of its scope and relevance?
3- What is the author’s orientation towards the research problem/issue- is it critical analysis or interpretation based?
4- How does this article contribute to your understanding of possible research modalities and methods?
5- What are the strengths, limitation of the study? 6- Which Essentials do you see represented in this article and why?
This paper should follow APA rules for grammar and citations. It should
be 5- 6 pages in length.
Cohesiveness
12.5%
Ties together
information
from all sources.
Paper flows
from one issue
to the next with
no headings.
Author’s writing
demonstrates an
understanding of
the relationship
among material
obtained from all
sources
Mostly, it ties
together
information
from all sources.
Paper flows with
only some
disjointedness.
The author’s
writing
demonstrates an
understanding of
the relationship
among material
obtained from all
sources.
Sometimes ties
together
information
from all sources.
Paper does not
flow.
Disjointedness is
apparent.
The author’s
writing does not
demonstrate an
understanding of
the relationship
among material
obtained from all sources.
It does not tie
together
information.
Paper does not
flow and appears
to be created
from disparate
issues.
Headings are
necessary to link
concepts.
Writing does not
demonstrate
understanding
any relationship
Spelling and
Grammar
12.5%
Minimal spelling
and/or grammar
mistakes
Some spelling
and or grammar
mistakes.
Noticeable
spelling and
grammar
mistakes.
An unacceptable
number of
spelling and/or
grammar mistakes
Sources
12.5%
Over 5 current
sources, of
which at least 3
are peer-review
journal articles
or scholarly
books.
Sources include
both general
background
sources and
specialized
sources.
Special-interest
sources and
popular
literature and
acknowledged as
such if they are
cited.
All web sites
utilized are
authoritative.
5 current
sources, of
which at least 2
are peer-review
journal articles
or scholarly
books.
All web sites
utilized are
authoritative.
Fewer than 5
current sources
or fewer than 2
of 5 are peer-
reviewed journal
articles or
scholarly books.
All web sites
utilized are
credible.
Fewer than 5
current sources
or fewer than 2
of 5 are peer-
reviewed journal
articles or
scholarly books.
Not all web sites
utilized are
credible, and/or
sources are not
current.
Citations
12.5%
Cites all data
obtained from
other sources.
APA citation
style is used in
both text and
bibliography
Cites most data
obtained from
other sources.
APA citation
style is used in
both text and
bibliography.
Cites some data
obtained from
other sources.
Citation style is
inconsistent or
incorrect.
Does not cite
sources.