LiteratureAppraisalAssignment.docx
Literature Appraisal
(25 points)
Directions: Select a research publication (not an evidence-based practice guideline) from the literature search to critically appraise. Complete the following items on the word document (.docx) provided in the module (download the document, complete it, then upload into the assignment area). Or, copy and paste the assignment (below) into your own word document (.docx), then upload it into the assignment area. (adapted from Polit & Beck, 2017, p. 100).
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Name (-1 point if missing)
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Date (-1 point if missing)
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APPRAISAL
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APA Citation (3 points)
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Purpose of the Study (2 point)
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Type of Study
(1 point)
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Quantitative
Qualitative
Mixed Methods
Meta Analysis
Systematic Review
Other:
Any Specifics?
Cross-sectional
Longitudinal
Phenomenology
Other:
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Setting (1 point)
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Intervention (1 point)
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Variables (1 point)
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Independent Variables:
Dependent Variables:
Controlled Variables:
Other:
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Framework/Theory
(1 point) (If none, state none)
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Design (1 point)
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Experimental
Randomized Control Trial
Factorial Design
Quasi-Experimental
Non-Experimental
Descriptive
Survey
Correlational
Other:
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Sample (1 point)
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Population:
Number in Sample:
Sampling Method:
Generalizable? Yes No
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Data Sources
(1 point)
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Self-Report/Survey
Observational
Retrospective
Prospective
Other:
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Outcome Measures
(1 point)
(what data was collected?)
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Statistical Analysis
(1 point)
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Bivariate (e.g., t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s r):
Multivariate (e.g., multiple regression, logistic regression):
Other:
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Effect size (if provided) and/or p values (if provided) (1 point)
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Findings/Themes
(1 point)
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Results Valid or Reliable? (2 point) (Explain)
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Conclusions (2 points)
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Strengths (2 points)
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Limitations (2 points)
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