Critique Of Research Article
Week 10: Summative Assignment: Critique of Research Article
A research critique demonstrates your ability to critically read an investigative study. For this assignment, choose a research article related to nursing or medicine to critique.
- Articles used for one assignment can’t be used for the other assignments (students should find new research articles for each assignment).
- The selected articles should be original research articles. Review articles, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, and systemic review should not be used.
- Mixed-methods studies should not be used.
Your critique should include the following:
Research Problem/Purpose
- State the problem clearly as it is presented in the report.
- Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing knowledge?
- Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing?
- State the purpose of the research.
Review of the Literature
- Identify the concepts explored in the literature review.
- Were the references current? If not, what do you think the reasons are?
Theoretical Framework
- Are the theoretical concepts defined and related to the research?
- Does the research draw solely on nursing theory or does it draw on theory from other disciplines?
- Is a theoretical framework stated in this research piece?
- If not, suggest one that might be suitable for the study.
Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions
- What are the independent and dependent variables in this study?
- Are the operational definitions of the variables given? If so, are they concrete and measurable?
- Is the research question or the hypothesis stated? What is it?
Methodology
- What type of design (quantitative, qualitative, and type) was used in this study?
- Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study?
- State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting.
- Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample?
- State the type of reliability and the validity of the measurement tools.
- Were ethical considerations addressed?
Data Analysis
- What data analysis tool was used?
- How were the results presented in the study?
- Identify at least one (1) finding.
Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations
- What are the strengths and limitations of the study?
- In terms of the findings, can the researcher generalize to other populations? Explain.
- Evaluate the findings and conclusions as to their significance for nursing.
The body of your paper should be 4–6 double-spaced pages plus a cover page and a reference page. The critique must be attached to the article and follow APA guidelines.
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Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Mostly Meets Expectations
Below Expectations
Research Problem/Purpose
25.2 (9.00%) – 28 (10.00%)
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are clearly identi!ed.
21.28 (7.60%) – 24.92 (8.90%)
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are somewhat identi!ed.
16.8 (6.00%) – 21 (7.50%)
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are mostly absent or misidenti!ed.
Review of the Literature
37.8 (13.50%) – 42 (15.00%)
Concepts explored in the literature review are clearly identi!ed. Critique of the references is included and well developed.
31.92 (11.40%) – 37.38 (13.35%)
Concepts explored in the literature review are somewhat identi!ed. Critique of the references is included, but may not be fully developed.
25.2 (9.00%) – 31.5 (11.25%)
Concepts explored in the literature review are misidenti!ed. Critique of the references is severely lacking.
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Theoretical Framework
25.2 (9.00%) – 28 (10.00%)
A theoretical concept/framework is identi!ed and well analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a suitable one is suggested.
21.28 (7.60%) – 24.92 (8.90%)
A theoretical concept/framework is somewhat identi!ed and analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a potential concept/framework is suggested, but it is somewhat inappropriate.
16.8 (6.00%) – 21 (7.50%)
A theoretical concept/framework is somewhat identi!ed and analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a potential concept/framework is suggested, is not identi!ed or is grossly inappropriate.
Variables, Hypotheses, Questions, and Assumptions
12.6 (4.50%) – 14 (5.00%)
IV and DV are identi!ed and de!ned. Discussion on measurability is included. Research question and hypothesis are identi!ed.
10.64 (3.80%) – 12.46 (4.45%)
IV and DV are somewhat identi!ed and or partially de!ned. Discussion on measurability is somewhat included. Research question and hypothesis are partially identi!ed.
8.4 (3.00%) – 10.5 (3.75%)
IV and DV identi!cation and de!nition are absent or severely lacking. Discussion on measurability is absent or inaccurate. Research question and hypothesis are not identi!ed or grossly misidenti!ed.
Methodology 50.4 (18.00%) – 56 (20.00%)
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are properly identi!ed. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical
42.56 (15.20%) – 49.84 (17.80%)
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are somewhat identi!ed. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical
33.6 (12.00%) – 42 (15.00%)
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are absent or misidenti!ed. Reliability and validity of measurement tools,
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ethical considerations, and probability vs. non- probability sampling are discussed.
ethical considerations, and probability vs. non- probability sampling are discussed, but some information is inaccurate.
measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non- probability sampling are either absent or grossly inaccurate.
Data Analysis 37.8 (13.50%) – 42 (15.00%)
Data analysis tool is identi!ed. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is included and accurate. At least one !nding is appropriately identi!ed.
31.92 (11.40%) – 37.38 (13.35%)
Data analysis tool is somewhat identi!ed. An incomplete explanation on how the results are presented in the study is included. At least one !nding is identi!ed.
25.2 (9.00%) – 31.5 (11.25%)
Data analysis tool is absent or misidenti!ed. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is absent or grossly unclear. Findings are not included or are grossly inaccurate.
Summary, Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations
50.4 (18.00%) – 56 (20.00%)
Strengths and limitations of the study are identi!ed. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is included. An evaluation of the !ndings, conclusions, and signi!cance to nursing is included and appropriate.
42.56 (15.20%) – 49.84 (17.80%)
Strengths and limitations of the study are somewhat identi!ed. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is included but may not be fully developed. An evaluation of the !ndings, conclusions, and signi!cance to nursing may not be fully developed.
33.6 (12.00%) – 42 (15.00%)
Strengths and limitations of study are absent or lacking. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is absent or lacking. An evaluation of the !ndings, conclusions, and signi!cance to nursing is absent or inappropriate.
Mechanics and APA Format
12.6 (4.50%) – 14 (5.00%)
Written in a clear,
10.64 (3.80%) – 12.46 (4.45%)
Writing is generally
8.4 (3.00%) – 10.5 (3.75%)
Writing is generally
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Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is appropriately paraphrased and accurately cited.
Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is correctly paraphrased and cited.
Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Some errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or improperly cited.
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