identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article

Nursing Article critique   Please use the attached article for the critique.   Instructions:   Please select any nursing research article from any one of the scientific journals found in the Nursing-Related Databases and Journals list. Select an article from an area that you are interested in or from the field you are working in. Using the article selected, construct a critique of the article, 6 to 10 pages (including cover page and references). The critique should
  • identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
  • describe the participants being studied, stating inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • discuss the sampling issues, such as probability or nonprobability and number of subjects used
  • identify the study setting—where data collection occurred
  • discuss informed consent—whether the participants were fully informed, how their consent was obtained, and any other ethical considerations
  • identify the hypothesis or research question
  • identify the research design—for example, experimental or nonexperimental; descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or predictive?
  • identify research variables, both independent and dependent
  • comment the on article’s literature review—how the study data were analyzed (what statistical measures were used)
  • describe the results of the study and appropriateness of the methods used; include study limitations
  • accurately critique comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
  • discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area
The following resources provide helpful guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article. Video Articles The Learning Resources page lists resources that provide several guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article you may find helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor.  
 

Rubric Name: Assignment #2: Research Paper Critique

Criteria
(7-10 points) Provides clear, accurate comments on the title, abstract, introduction, and purpose of the study
(3 – 6 points) Provides comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
  (0-2 points) Lacks comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
(7-10 points) Discusses participants, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size, consent, and other ethical considerations
(3-6 points) Includes information on participants, but lacks information regarding sample size and/or consent
(0-2 points) Provides little or no information regarding participants, sample size, or consent
(13 – 20 points) Accurately identifies research question/hypotheses, including independent and dependent variables
(6-12 points) May not accurately identify research question/hypotheses or independent and dependent variables
(0-5 points) Lacks discussion of research question/hypotheses and/or study variables
(13-20 points) Accurately comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study
(6-12 points) Includes comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study, but discussion was somewhat vague
(0-5 points) Does not comment on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study; or inaccurately discusses these aspects
(13-20 points) Accurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
(6-12 points) Comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
(0-5 points) Inaccurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
(7-10 points) Discusses realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
(3-6 points) Discusses somewhat realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
(0-2 points) Does not discuss realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
(7-10 points) Expertly applies APA guidelines in formatting and referencing; exhibits excellent spelling and grammar throughout the paper; is well organized and easy to read
(3-6 points) Applies APA, but exhibits some formatting or referencing mistakes; has some spelling and grammar errors; is generally well written and easy to read, with minimal organization
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