Updated 7/23/2017
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn to examine, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article. Student is to select an article from the Research Article Critique List of Articles (Links to an external site.). Open the link to find a choice of articles from which you must choose ONE to complete this assignment.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO7)
CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)
CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)
CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8)
Points
The assignment is worth a total of 175 points.
Rubric
Click to view and download the NR439 Research Article Critique Paper Rubric (Links to an external site.).
Requirements
Through this assignment, the student will:
Guidelines to writing the Paper
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CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Questionview longer description
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the research question in detail 20.0 pts |
Generally, describes, and analyzes the research question. 18.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes the research question, but omits some aspects of the question. 16.0 pts |
Incorrectly describes the research question. 8.0 pts |
Does not describe the research question. 0.0 pts |
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign of Studyview longer description
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the design of the study in detail. 20.0 pts |
Generally, describes, and analyzes the design of the study. 18.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes the design of the study, but omits some aspects of the design. 16.0 pts |
Incorrectly describes the design of the study. 8.0 pts |
Does not describe the design of the study. 0.0 pts |
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample/Population of the Studyview longer description
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the sample used in the study in detail. 25.0 pts |
Generally, describes, and analyzes the sample used in the study. 22.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes the sample used in the study, but omits some details. 20.0 pts |
Incorrectly describes the sample in the study, or omits major details 10.0 pts |
Does not describe the sample used in the study. 0.0 pts |
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Collection Methodsview longer description
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes all of the data collection methods used in the study. 25.0 pts |
Generally, describes, and analyzes the majority of data collection methods used in the study. 22.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes and describes parts of the data collection method used in the study. 20.0 pts |
Incorrectly describes the data collection method used in the study. 10.0 pts |
Does not describe the data collection method used in the study. 0.0 pts |
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitationsview longer description
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the limitations found in the study in detail. 20.0 pts |
Generally, describes, and analyzes the limitations found in the study. 18.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes the limitations found in the study. 16.0 pts |
Incorrectly describes the limitations found in the study. 8.0 pts |
Does not describe the limitations found in the study. 0.0 pts |
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFindingsview longer description
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the findings of the study in detail. 20.0 pts |
Generally, describes, and analyzes the findings of the study. 18.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes the findings of the study. 16.0 pts |
Incorrectly identifies the findings from the study 8.0 pts |
Does not describe the findings of the study. 0.0 pts |
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Articleview longer description
ummarizes study in detail and states specific rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 25.0 pts |
Generally, summarizes study. Gives broad rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 22.0 pts |
Briefly summarizes study and states rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 20.0 pts |
Minimally summarizes study. Gives poor rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 10.0 pts |
Does not summarize study and does not give rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted. 0.0 pts |
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Punctuation, and Spelling/ APA Formattingview longer description
No errors in grammar, punctuation, APA, and spelling. 20.0 pts |
One to four errors in grammar, spelling. 18.0 pts |
Five to eight errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. 16.0 pts |
Nine to twelve errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. 8.0 pts |
Thirteen or more errors to the point where it is difficult to understand the meaning of the student’s writing. 0.0 pts |
20.0 pts
Total Points: 175.0
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