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, succinctly suggesting key variables and the study population ?

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 research problem stated clearly and was it easy to identify?

· Is the problem significant for nursing?

· Was a quantitative approach appropriate for this research problem?

Hypotheses or Research Questions

· Were research questions and/or hypotheses explicitly stated?

Literature Review

· Was the literature review up-to-date and based mainly on primary sources?

· Did the review provide a state-of-the-art synthesis of evidence on the problem?

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

Conceptual/Theoretical Framework

· Were key concepts adequately defined conceptually?

· Was a conceptual/theoretical framework articulated – and, if so, was it appropriate?

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

· What was the design of the research?

· Was the number of data collection points appropriate?

· Did the design minimize biases and threats to the internal, construct, and external validity of the study (e.g., was blinding used, was attrition minimized)?

Population and Sample

· Was the population identified? Was the sample described in sufficient detail?

· Was the sample size adequate? Was the sample size based on a power analysis?

Data Collection and Measurement

· Were the operational and conceptual definitions congruent?

· Were specific instruments adequately described and were they good choices, given the study population and the variables being studied?

· Did the report provide evidence that the data collection methods yielded data that were reliable, valid, and responsive?

Procedures

· If there was an intervention, was it adequately described, and was it rigorously developed and implemented?

· Were data collected in a manner that minimized bias? Were the staff who collected data appropriately trained?

Results

Data Analysis

· Were analyses undertaken to address each research question or test each hypothesis?

· Were appropriate statistical methods used given the level of measurement of the variables, number of groups being compared, and assumptions of the tests?

Findings

· Was information about statistical significance presented?

· Were the findings adequately summarized, with good use of tables and figures?

Discussion

Interpretation of the Findings

· Were all major findings interpreted and discussed within the context of prior research and/or the study’s conceptual framework?

· Was the issue of clinical significance discussed?

· Were interpretations well-founded and consistent with the study’s limitations?

· Did the report address the issue of the generalizability of the findings?

Implications/

Recommendations

· Did the researchers discuss the implication of the study for clinical practice or further research – and were those implications reasonable and completed?

General Issues

Presentation

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

· Was the report written in a manner that makes the findings accessible to practicing nurses?

Researcher credibility

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

Summary Assessment

· Despite any limitations, do the study findings appear to be valid – do you have confidence in the truth value of the results?

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