Article Critique

Week Three Assignment - Article Critique

Journal Article Critique: Color of bile vomiting in intestinal obstruction in the newborn: Questionnaire Study.

Each student will critique the article provided. This critique should include comment (appropriateness, issues, etc.) on the following:

Hypotheses Sampling method Subjects chosen Data collection method Study design Statistical analysis (basics only) Discussion

Also discuss any weaknesses/limitations of the study.

Grading Rubric for Article Critique:

ITEMS	Action to Complete	Max Points
Heading	Student's name, class name, and date	1
Hypothesis	State hypothesis or Study aim/objective	1
Study Design	State the study design used	2
Subject Chosen	Describe how subject was chosen	3
Method	Describe the method	4
Results and Statistical Analysis	Describe the results, statistical analysis (basic only)	4
Discussion	Discussion and Conclusion	5
Response	Sutdent's comment on the article	5

The student is encouraged to use the supplemental reading on assessing published papers (In Course Resources. How to read a paper: Assessing the methodological quality of published papers. T Greenhalgh (1997) BMJ, 315: 305-308).

The critique should be about 3 pages long, in a 12 font. It is worth 20 points. This assignment is due on Saturday 16 November 2019 at 1159 PST.

NOTE: The current article on color of bile is from the UK. In the UK, babies see general practitioners unless they are referred to a pediatrician for advanced care.