Research paper

Group Table of Evidence (TOE)

Topics: 

1. Identify the problem, purpose statements, research question, and hypothesis (if there is no hypothesis, write one). Tell what type of hypothesis is used. Be sure to define key terms. Don’t just state what the answers are; explain why you chose those answers.

2. Identify the study variables; indicate your rationale for classifying them, if appropriate, as independent, dependent, or extraneous.  Identify the conceptual and operational definition of each independent and dependent variable.

Use the example table in the article by Peek & Melnyk (2010). Follow APA formatting and style rules. Post your complete answer, with references, under the title “Leader, Last Name” (e.g Leader, Pack).

Citation (Write citation using APA format, just as you would in a reference list. Put articles in alphabetical order by the first author’s last name)

Purpose Statement (quote directly from the study), Sample, and Setting

Research Question or Hypothesis (If the study doesn’t list one, write what the implied RQ or Hypothesis is and label as “implied.”)

Variables (State independent and  dependent variables using bullet points. Note: Participants are not variables)

Ngowe, M., Eyenga, V., Kengn, B., Bahebeck, J. & Sosso, A. (2010). Chewing gum reduces postoperative ileus after open appendectomy. Acta Chir Belg, 110(2), 195-199.

Purpose: Sample: Setting:

Research Question/Hypothesis:

Independent variable(s): · Dependent variable(s):   ·

Purpose Statement

Sample

Setting

Research Question

Hypothesis

Independent variable(s):

Dependent variable(s):

Conclusion