Research 3 pages Apa format Attached all instructions

Assignment Criteria

5 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

All topics addressed and all questions fully answered.

All topics/criteria addressed and most questions fully answered

All topics/criteria addressed and most questions partially answered.

One or more topics not addressed or completely answered.

Quality/Accuracy of Information

4 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. A few details and/or examples are given.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Organization

2 points

1 point

0 point

0 point

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading.

Information organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading

There is an attempt at organization but errors exist. No levels of heading.

The information or overall structure appears disorganized.

Sources

1 point

0.5 point

0.25 points

0 point

All references are from relevant peer-reviewed sources, within a 5-year timeframe or are classic sources.

The majority of references from relevant peer-reviewed sources, within a 5-year timeframe or are classic sources.

Some references are from non-peer-reviewed sources or are older than 5 years.

Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed sources or are older than 5 years or

Earned Points

Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar.

Final Total

Aspect of the Report

Critiquing Questions

Answer

Yes/No

Analysis

Title

· Is the title a good one, suggesting the phenomena and the group or community understudy?

Abstract

· Did the abstract clearly and concisely summarize the main features of the report (problem, methods, results, conclusion)?

Introduction

Statement of the Problem

· Was the problem stated unambiguously, and was it easy to identify?

· Is the problem significant for nursing?

· Did the problem statement build a persuasive argument for the new study?

· Was a qualitative approach appropriate?

Research Questions

· Were research questions explicitly stated? If not, was their absence justified?

Literature Review

· Did the report adequately summarize the existing body of knowledge related to the problem?

· Did the literature review provide a strong basis for the new study?

Conceptual/Theoretical Underpinnings

· Were key concepts adequately defined conceptually?

Method

Protection of Human Rights

· Were appropriate procedures used to safeguard the rights of study participants?

· Was the study externally reviewed by an IRB/ethics review board?

Research Design

· Was the identified research tradition congruent with the methods used to collect and analyze data?

· Was an adequate amount of time spent with study participants?

· Was there an adequate number of contacts with study participants?

Sample and Setting

· Was the population adequately identified?

· Was the sample described in sufficient detail?

· Was the approach used to recruit participants or gain access to the site productive and appropriate?

· Was the best possible method of sampling used to enhance information richness and address the needs of the study?

Data Collection

· Were the methods of data gathering appropriate?

· Were data collected through two or more methods to achieve triangulation?

· Was a sufficient amount of data gathered?

Procedures

· Were data collection and recording procedures adequately described and do they appear appropriate?

· Were the staff who collected data appropriated trained?

Enhancement of trustworthiness

· Did the researchers use effective strategies to enhance the trustworthiness and integrity of the study?

· Were the methods for trustworthiness adequate?

Results

Data Analysis

· Were the data management and data analysis methods adequately described?

Findings

· Were the findings effectively summarized, with good use of excerpts and supporting arguments?

· Did the themes adequately capture the meaning of the data?

· Did the analysis yield an insightful, provocative, authentic, and meaningful picture of the phenomenon under investigation?

Theoretical integration

· Were the themes or patterns logically connected to each other to form a convincing and integrated whole?

· Were figures, maps, or models used effectively to summarize conceptualizations?

Discussion

Interpretation of the findings

· Were major findings interpreted and discussed within the context of prior studies?

Implications/recommendations

· Did the researchers discuss the implications of the study for clinical practice or further research-and were those implications reasonable and complete?

General Issues

Presentation

· Was the report well-written, organized, and sufficiently detailed for critical analysis?

· Was the description of the methods, findings, and interpretations sufficiently rich and vivid?

Researcher credibility

· Do the researchers’ clinical, substantive, or methodologic qualifications and experience enhance confidence in the findings and their interpretation?

Summary Assessment

· Does the study contribute any meaningful evidence that can be used in nursing practice or that is useful to the nursing discipline?