Review of a nursing research article, health and medicine homework help

Week 5 Template

Check the correct method used in your article

Quantitative Qualitative

Identify the research problem

Identify the research purpose

Summarize the literature review

Identify the framework or theoretical perspective

Identify the research questions or hypotheses

Identify the variables (dependent & independent)

and demographic variables

Identify and discuss

appropriateness of design

Discuss the validity and reliability of the of instruments, tools, or survey.

Discuss the significance of the study; were research questions resolved

Discuss legal and ethical issues of study; were

human subjects protected

Discuss any cultural aspects of the study.

Describe the final sample

Describe the procedures used to collect data

Summarize the results including statistical analyses performed or other method of analysis

Describe how results of research may impact future nursing practice

Describe how research can be applied to student’s nursing practice

Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Assignment Components

Identify the research problem.

Identify the research problem that is relevant to nursing. However, the summary is too incomplete to provide a clear picture of the problem.

Identify the research problem that is relevant to nursing. The important details are provided, but overall the identification is incomplete.

Accurately Identify the research problem that is relevant to nursing. More details could have been used to support the identification.

Summary accurately Identify the research problem, the type of problem, and the definition given from the individual state. Specific details are used to support the identification.

[ Score x 3= 12 pts]

Identify the research purpose.

Identified the research purpose. However, most details are missing or inaccurate.

Identified the research purpose. However, details are missing or inaccurate. The summary did not show the relationship between the three articles. Details provided are vague and incomplete.

Identified the research purpose accurately, and connects points and relationships. Specific details are present, but more could have been used to provide better understanding to the reader.

Identified the research purpose topic accurately, and connects points and relationships. Specific, strong details are used in support of the explanation.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Summarized the review of literature

Mentioned literature review however no connection made to link articles to problem/[purpose of the research article

Literature review was vague and wordy

Understandable and brief summary of only part of the literature review discussed

Clearly identified literature review and precisely summarized

[Score x 3 = 12 points]

Identified the nursing framework or theoretical perspective

Identified the framework or theory but details missing or inaccurate

Identified the framework or theory but details are incomplete.

Identified the framework or theory accurately

Identified the framework or theory clearly and accurately in detail.

[Score x 3 = 12 points]

Identified the research questions or hypotheses

Incomprehensible and completely inaccurate

Vague with some accuracy

Understandable but not clearly accurate

Clearly summarized and accurate

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Identified the variables (dependent, independent and demographic)

Vaguely mentioned variables however did not include category of dependent or independent

Defined variables but did not include category of dependent or independent examples

Defined variables and included category of dependent or independent however did not give examples of variables

Clearly identified and defined variables which included category of dependent or independent

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Identify the research design and appropriateness of design

Incomprehensible and completely inaccurate

Vague with some accuracy.

Understandable but not completely accurate

Clearly summarized and accurately described research design

[Score x 4= 16 pts]

Discuss the validity and reliability of the instruments, tools or surveys used in the article.

Vaguely summarized the author’s discussion of the reliability and validity of the instrument or tool or survey.

Summarized the author’s discussion of the reliability and validity of the instrument or tool or survey. A few general examples are provided to assist in the explanation of the instrument or tool or survey.

Summarized the author’s discussion of the reliability and validity of the instrument or tool or survey accurately. Examples are provided to assist in the explanation of each instrument.

Summarized authors’ discussion of instrument or tool or survey with precision and detail according to validity and reliability.

[Score x 4= 16 pts]

Discuss the significance of the study; were research questions resolved?

Ineffective or inaccurate discussion of significance

Discussion of significance is vague. .

Discussion of significance and resolution of the research questions is incomplete.

Discussion of significance and resolution of the research questions is clear and accurate.

[Score x 4= 16 pts]

Discussed the legal and ethical concerns of the research article. Included IRB approval and informed consent.

Ineffectively describes the legal and ethical concerns of the research article. Did not include IRB approval or informed consent.

Discussed legal and ethical concerns of the research article. Provided some aspects of IRB approval and informed consent.

Discussed legal and ethical concerns of the research article which included some aspects of IRB approval and informed consent. Specific examples and resources are used in support.

Discussed legal and ethical concerns of the research article which included all aspects of IRB approval and informed consent. Specific, unique examples and resources are used in support.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Discuss any cultural aspects of the study.

Cultural aspects of study unclear or inaccurate.

Cultural aspects of study identified but vague.

Cultural aspects identified but lacking detail.

Cultural aspects of the study clearly and accurately described.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Described the final sample

Did not include the sample or include demographics; inclusion or exclusion criteria

Mentioned the sample however did not include demographics; inclusion or exclusion criteria

Mentioned the sample however included demographics; however did not include inclusion or exclusion criteria

Clearly described the sample including number in sample, demographics, and inclusion or exclusion criteria

(Score x 6 = 16 points

Describe the procedures for data collection

Data collection procedure described is inaccurate.

Identified parts of the data collection procedure.

Identified the data collection procedure but detail lacking.

Clearly and accurately described the data collection procedure

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Summarize the results including statistical analyses performed or other method of analysis

Total inaccurate discussion of data.

Vague and not completely accurate. Only giving data to partially support claim

Understandable with only part of the data to support claim

Clearly summarized, precise accurate, giving both demographic data and data to support claim

[Score x 5= 20 pts]

Discussed the nursing implications of the research article and how the findings can be impact future nursing practice.

Discussion incompletely explains the nursing implications of the research article and how the findings can impact future nursing practice. Examples are unclear and do not assist the reader in understanding.

Discussion minimally explains the nursing implications of the research article and how the findings can impact future nursing practice. Some examples help the reader in understanding the implications to nursing practice.

Discussion clearly explains the nursing implications of the research article and how the findings can impact future nursing practice. Specific, detailed examples help guide the reader to understanding the implications to nursing practice.

Discussion expertly explains the nursing implications of the research article and how the findings can be impact future nursing practice. Specific, detailed examples help guide the reader to understanding the implications to nursing practice.

[ Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Describe how research can be applied to student’s nursing practice

Application of research to the student’s practice is vague.

Application of the research to the student’s practice is incomplete or underdeveloped.

Application of research to the student’s practice is lacking detail.

Application of research to the student’s practice is clearly and thoroughly described.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Written Components

Organization

Did not follow template format.

Followed format of template for some criteria

Followed format of template for most criteria

Followed format of template.

[Score x 2 = 8 pts]

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score x 7 =28 pts]

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

[Score x 6 = 24 pts]

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late Work penalty:

Total Score

/ 300