Research Article Critique
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NURS340framework-for-how-to-read-and-critique-a-research-study.pdf
W3NURS340InstructionsforResearchArticleCritique.docx
NURS340framework-for-how-to-read-and-critique-a-research-study.pdf
Prepared by Louise Kaplan, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Senior Policy Fellow, Department of Nursing Practice and Policy Louise.kaplan@ana.org
Framework for How to Read and Critique a Research Study
1. Critiquing the research article
a. Title – Does it accurately describe the article?
b. Abstract – Is it representative of the article?
c. Introduction – Does it make the purpose of the article clear?
d. Statement of the problem – Is the problem properly introduced?
e. Purpose of the study – Has the reason for conducting the research been
explained?
f. Research question(s) – Is/are the research question(s) clearly defined and if
not, should they be?
g. Theoretical framework – Is the theoretical framework described? If there is
not a theoretical framework, should there be?
h. Literature review – Is the literature review relevant to the study,
comprehensive, and include recent research? Does the literature review
support the need for the study?
i. Methods – Is the design appropriate for the study? Does the sample fit with
the research design and is the size sufficient? Was a data collection
instrument needed? How were data collected? Were reliability and validity
accounted for?
j. Analysis – Is the analytical approach consistent with the study questions and
research design?
k. Results – Are the results presented clearly in the text, tables and figures? Are
the statistics clearly explained?
l. Discussion - Are the results explained in relationship to the theoretical
framework, research questions, and the significance to nursing?
m. Limitations – Are the limitations presented and their implications discussed?
n. Conclusion – Are there recommendations for nursing practice, future
research, and policymakers?
2. Determine the level and quality of the evidence using a scale (several can be found
in ANA’s Research Toolkit www.nursingworld.org/Research-Toolkit/Appraising-the-
Evidence )
3. Decide if the study is applicable to your practice
a. Can you use the results and recommendations in your practice?
W3NURS340InstructionsforResearchArticleCritique.docx
For this assignment, you will select one of the following articles to critique from a research perspective. Please select whichever topic is of most interest to you.
Your choices include (located in the eReserve:
· Workplace bullying in emergency nursing: Development of a grounded theory using situational analysis
As you read the article, you will use a critical eye to assess the strength of the article as a basis for scientific evidence. There are three resources within the Week 2 module that will assist you in completing the assignment: Research Part 2: Finding Information in Scholarly Research Articles and Appendix B from your Melnyk EPB Competencies text "Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist" (p. 284 and you may find chapter 5 helpful as well). You will then use the ANA "Framework for how to read and critique a research study" to guide you in developing your paper. Please note that you do not need to determine the level and quality of evidence as outlined in the document (#2). The paper must be in APA format, including title and reference pages, with a running head, page numbers, double-spaced in 12 point font. The length of the paper should not exceed 6 pages, excluding title and reference pages. Due to the varying length of the selected articles, there is no minimum page requirement, but be sure that you have addressed each of the items from the framework. Please remember that you are critiquing the article, not simply summarizing it. It is highly recommended that you review the grading rubric prior to constructing your paper.
Due Week 3 Friday by 11:59 pm ET (15%)
Attachments
framework-for-how-to-read-and-critique-a-research-study.pdf
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The Topic I Chose:
Workplace bullying in emergency nursing: Development of a grounded theory using situational analysis
Article Title
Workplace bullying in emergency nursing: Development of a grounded theory using situational analysis
Author Lisa A.Wolf
Links to the articles that may help with the paper:
NURS340framework-for-how-to-read-and-critique-a-research-study.pdf
Prepared by Louise Kaplan, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Senior Policy Fellow, Department of Nursing Practice and Policy Louise.kaplan@ana.org
Framework for How to Read and Critique a Research Study
1. Critiquing the research article
a. Title – Does it accurately describe the article?
b. Abstract – Is it representative of the article?
c. Introduction – Does it make the purpose of the article clear?
d. Statement of the problem – Is the problem properly introduced?
e. Purpose of the study – Has the reason for conducting the research been
explained?
f. Research question(s) – Is/are the research question(s) clearly defined and if
not, should they be?
g. Theoretical framework – Is the theoretical framework described? If there is
not a theoretical framework, should there be?
h. Literature review – Is the literature review relevant to the study,
comprehensive, and include recent research? Does the literature review
support the need for the study?
i. Methods – Is the design appropriate for the study? Does the sample fit with
the research design and is the size sufficient? Was a data collection
instrument needed? How were data collected? Were reliability and validity
accounted for?
j. Analysis – Is the analytical approach consistent with the study questions and
research design?
k. Results – Are the results presented clearly in the text, tables and figures? Are
the statistics clearly explained?
l. Discussion - Are the results explained in relationship to the theoretical
framework, research questions, and the significance to nursing?
m. Limitations – Are the limitations presented and their implications discussed?
n. Conclusion – Are there recommendations for nursing practice, future
research, and policymakers?
2. Determine the level and quality of the evidence using a scale (several can be found
in ANA’s Research Toolkit www.nursingworld.org/Research-Toolkit/Appraising-the-
Evidence )
3. Decide if the study is applicable to your practice
a. Can you use the results and recommendations in your practice?
W3NURS340InstructionsforResearchArticleCritique.docx
For this assignment, you will select one of the following articles to critique from a research perspective. Please select whichever topic is of most interest to you.
Your choices include (located in the eReserve:
· Workplace bullying in emergency nursing: Development of a grounded theory using situational analysis
As you read the article, you will use a critical eye to assess the strength of the article as a basis for scientific evidence. There are three resources within the Week 2 module that will assist you in completing the assignment: Research Part 2: Finding Information in Scholarly Research Articles and Appendix B from your Melnyk EPB Competencies text "Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist" (p. 284 and you may find chapter 5 helpful as well). You will then use the ANA "Framework for how to read and critique a research study" to guide you in developing your paper. Please note that you do not need to determine the level and quality of evidence as outlined in the document (#2). The paper must be in APA format, including title and reference pages, with a running head, page numbers, double-spaced in 12 point font. The length of the paper should not exceed 6 pages, excluding title and reference pages. Due to the varying length of the selected articles, there is no minimum page requirement, but be sure that you have addressed each of the items from the framework. Please remember that you are critiquing the article, not simply summarizing it. It is highly recommended that you review the grading rubric prior to constructing your paper.
Due Week 3 Friday by 11:59 pm ET (15%)
Attachments
framework-for-how-to-read-and-critique-a-research-study.pdf
(
The Topic I Chose:
Workplace bullying in emergency nursing: Development of a grounded theory using situational analysis
Article Title
Workplace bullying in emergency nursing: Development of a grounded theory using situational analysis
Author Lisa A.Wolf
Links to the articles that may help with the paper: