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Research Article Critique
Student Name
University of Maryland Global Campus
Nurs 410
Instructor T. Schossler
Date of Submission
Research Article Critique
This first section of your paper is assumed to be the introduction to the paper. It should be at least one full paragraph long that is 5-7 sentences, or longer. Please note that a running head is not required and the title of the paper should be placed over this first section and it should be bolded. You are free to change the name of the paper to one of your own choice, just be sure to change the title on the cover page and this first heading to the same thing. This paper and its headings should follow along with the rubric grading criteria with a small exception. Since you are critiquing a paper, the introduction section should inform the reader that your purpose is to critique a research article, give the topic or name of the author or article and then describe what main sections will be included in the critique.
Introduction and Problem
This section begins the critique of the paper. You will identify either the problem statement or purpose statement in the article. Because you are critiquing this work, you must also address whether it was clearly written, is missing from the work, or any other comment on the content of the purpose or problem statement. You must also identify the hypothesis or research question of the study. Please note that if any of these items are missing, you must identify that they are missing from the work and consider giving the reader your own thoughts on what it would be. For example, if the purpose is missing and instead there is a problem statement, critique that problem statement and tell the reader what it is. If both a problem statement and purpose are not listed by the authors, critique the authors by describing the omission and then describe what an appropriate purpose might be.
Literature Review Analysis
In the literature review section, you are critiquing the author’s work and presentation of the literature review. Describe if a literature review section is clearly labeled and how many works are presented in it. Also describe the range of years the authors used and what the main subjects are that were addressed in the literature review. Of course, since you are critiquing, if any of these things are missing, you should address that. Perhaps the authors did not label a lit review section, but instead described a number of studies or articles throughout the paper, describe that for the reader.
Participants, Sampling and Setting
In this section, you will address the author’s methods of gathering the participants in the study and the number of participants used. Consider bringing in a resource to support whether the sample is of adequate size or not and what the method of gathering the sample is called. Note that not all researchers describe the type of sampling fully for the reader. Since you are critiquing the work, you would want to give that information in the critique and tell the reader what type of sampling method the authors likely used based on what you know of the study and what you are able to understand from your resources. Terms that you might see and use include random sampling, probability sampling and convenience sampling. Remember to include information about the setting of the study and critique whether a description of the setting was provided.
Ethical Considerations
In this section, you must address the ethical issues related to the study. Do not merely state whether any ethical issues are presented, but describe what ethical issues should be addressed. Always include the use of the Institutional Review Board and consents in this section. In this section also, identify if a research question was present (or a hypothesis) and what it was. If none was found, critique the authors omission and tell the reader what a potential research question might be for this study.
Research Design, Variable and Method of Analysis
In this section give details about the research design described by the authors including the specific name of the design and perhaps what that means. You might see or use terms like quasi-experimental, non-experimental, descriptive, qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods here. You will want to note if the authors did not clearly state the methodology and give the method that might have been used based on what you know of the study and what you have learned from your resources.
In a second paragraph in this section, tell the reader about the variables in the study. Where both dependent and independent variables identified? What might the variables be if the authors did not identify them.
Data Analysis and Results
Describe how the study data was analyzed, both what steps and the names of the methods or tools used for analysis. Did the author describe these fully and clearly? Were these methods appropriate for the study? What were the stated results and the limitations of the study? Remember if the author did not give this information, it should be part of your critique and you should attempt to give the info- for example if limitations were not presented by the author, tell the reader and also describe potential limitations from what you know. Identify the level of evidence that the research article is found to be based on what you now about levels of evidence. Use a source here to support your choice. There are a number of different ratings for level of evidence, choose one to use and make sure you cite and reference it. Address whether nursing theory is used in the study. Critique the authors and tell the reader the importance of nursing theory. This section can be divided as you see fit into paragraphs.
Implications for Nursing Practice
Critique the authors on the information they provide on how the results of the study can be used in practice and give a summary of that information to the reader. Also describe how the information in this study can lead to follow on research and address whether the authors discuss additional research.
Conclusion
Writing a conclusion is commonplace in APA papers and it should become habit for you however it is not identified on the rubric of this paper and so the use of a conclusion is optional here. If you do use a conclusion, make sure to summarize the key points of each section here.
References
(these are all sample references from the APA website just to give you the idea on format, please delete them when you have finished using them as examples for format. Notice you should remove the ezproxy link from UMUC and instead use just the doi or the URL to the home page of the journal article)
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Ball, T. M., Shapiro, D. E., Monheim, C. J., & Weydert, J. A. (2003). A pilot study of the use of guided imagery for the treatment of recurrent abdominal pain in children. Clinical Pediatrics, 42(6), 527–532. https://doi.org/10.1177/000992280304200607
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McGuigan, F. J., & Lehrer, P. M. (2007). Progressive relaxation: Origins, principles, and clinical applications. In P. M. Lehrer, R. L. Woolfolk, & W. E. Sime (Eds.), Principles and practice of stress management (3rd ed., pp. 57–87). Guilford Press.
Rausch, S. M., Gramling, S. E., & Auerbach, S. M. (2006). Effects of a single session of large-group meditation and progressive muscle relaxation training on stress reduction, reactivity, and recovery. International Journal of Stress Management, 13(3), 273–290. https://doi.org/10.1037/1072-5245.13.3.273
Scherwitz, L. W., McHenry, P., & Herrero, R. (2005). Interactive guided imagery therapy with medical patients: Predictors of health outcomes. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11(1), 69–83. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2005.11.69
Skovholt, T. M., & Thoen, G. A. (1987). Mental imagery and parenthood decision making. Journal of Counseling & Development, 65(6), 315–316. http://doi.org/fzmtjd
Trakhtenberg, E. C. (2008). The effects of guided imagery on the immune system: A critical review. International Journal of Neuroscience, 118(6), 839–855. http://doi.org/fxfsbq
Utay, J., & Miller, M. (2006). Guided imagery as an effective therapeutic technique: A brief review of its history and efficacy research. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 33(1), 40–43.
White, J. R. (2000). Introduction. In J. R. White & A. S. Freeman (Eds.), Cognitive-behavioral group therapy: For specific problems and populations (pp. 3–25). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10352-001
Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). Basic Books.
Yu, S. F. (2004). Effects of progressive muscle relaxation training on psychological and health-related quality of life outcomes in elderly patients with heart failure (Publication No. 3182156) [Doctoral dissertation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.