Select any nursing research article from any one of the scientific journals found in the Nursing-Related Databases and Journals list.
Assignment # 1—Research Paper Critique
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. The article must be a peer-reviewed research report that was published in the last 5 years. Using the article selected, construct a critique of the article, 6 pages (including cover page and references).
Vandal, N., Leung, K., Sanzone, L., Filion, F., Tsimicalis, A., & Lang, A. (2018). Exploring the Student Peer Mentor’s Experience in a Nursing Peer Mentorship Program. Journal of Nursing Education, 57(7), 422-425.
It is strongly recommended that you send your article via e-mail to the instructor for approval before your begin your critique.
The critique should
identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
comment the on article’s literature review (usually found in the introduction or background sections)
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
describe 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 comment on level of evidence used, nursing theory addressed (including if no theory is described) and implications for nursing practice or research
discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area
You must submit a pdf copy of the article that you are critiquing along with the assignment.
The following resources, in the week 4 Learning Resources section of the LEO classroom, will provide helpful guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article.
Video
Framework for how to read and critique a research study: Research Article Critique.
Articles
Vance, D. E., Talley, M., Azuero, A., Pearce, P. F., & Christian, B. J. (2013). Conducting an article critique for a quantitative research study: perspectives for doctoral students and other novice readers. Nursing: Research and Reviews, 3: 67–75.
Cronin, P., Ryan, F., & Coughlan, M. (2008). Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach. British Journal of Nursing, 17(1): 38-43.
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.
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