Lit Review
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LiteratureAppraisalAssignment2.docxLiterature 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). DO NOT ALTER THIS DOCUMENT (a 5-point deduction will occur).
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Name (-1 point if missing) |
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Academic Program & Population of Focus (-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 (1 point) |
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Type of Study (1 point) |
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) |
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) |
Experimental Randomized Control Trial Factorial Design Quasi-Experimental Non-Experimental Descriptive Survey Correlational Other: |
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Sample (1 point) |
Population: Number in Sample: Sampling Method: Generalizable? Yes No |
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Data Sources (1 point) |
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) |
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 (2 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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