2 assignments-nursing papers
387902 assignments:
1) Reading Research Literature
2) Research Article Critique
First assignment: Reading Research Literature guidelines
Purpose: The student will read research literature to determine the research purpose, question, design, population, sample, limitations, data collection and analysis.
** Submit the completed Reading Research Literature (RRL) form
You are required to use the assignment specific item(s) (article/systematic review/topic/form/templates) or you will earn a “0” for the assignment.
Requirements
1.Download the research articles from the Chamberlain library.
Retrieve the following research articles: Make sure you are viewing the full text PDF. If you view the article in HTML format, you may not be able to see the tables and figures that are referenced in the questions.
Velayutham, S. G., Chandra, S. R., Bharath, S., & Shankar, R. G. (2017). Quantitative balance and gait measurement in patients with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer diseases: A pilot study. Indian Journal Of Psychological Medicine, 39(2), 176-182. doi:10.4103/0253-7176.203132. https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=28515555&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Pals, R. S., Hansen, U. M., Johansen, C. B., Hansen, C. S., Jørgensen, M. E., Fleischer, J., & Willaing, I. (2015). Making sense of a new technology in clinical practice: A qualitative study of patient and physician perspectives. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1), 1-10. doi:10.1186/s12913-015-1071-1 http://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=her&AN=109884152&site=eds-live (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2.Download the required Reading Research Literature (RRL) form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
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4.You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version). You must save the file in the “.docx” format.
5.Type answers to the questions directly onto the required form. Your required form does NOT need to follow APA formatting; however, you are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and write in complete sentences.
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7.Save the file by clicking Save as and adding your last name, e.g., NR439_W5_Reading_Research_Literature_Form_Smith.docx.
8.Submit the completed form by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5.
NR439_Reading_Research_Literature
NR439_Reading_Research_Literature
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVelayutham, et al article: Question 1 Purpose
Identifies the purpose of the research article.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the purpose of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the purpose of the research article
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the purpose of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a purpose for the article, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any purpose for the research.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 2 Research Question
Identifies the research question implied in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the research question in the study, or identifies the implied question, or indicates that no research question was given.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the research question that the author described.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the research question that the author described.
4.0 pts
Offers a research question, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research question.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 3 Research Design
Describes the research design of the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the research design of the study.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes the research design of the study.
8.0 pts
Somewhat describes the research design of the study.
4.0 pts
Offers a research design, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research design.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 4 Population
Identifies and describes the population.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies and describes in detail the population of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes identifies and describes the population of the research article.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies and describes the population of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a population, but incorrectly identifies it as the one in the research article.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any population.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 5 Sample
Was the sample adequate for the research design?
10.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, and if it was adequate.
9.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, but fails to correctly identify if it was adequate.
8.0 pts
Correctly explains the sampling approach, but incorrectly identifies if it was, or was not, appropriate or adequate.
4.0 pts
Misidentifies the sampling approach.
0.0 pts
Doesn’t explain any sampling approach.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 6 Data Collection
Describe the data collection procedure
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in detail.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in general.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the data collection procedure but fails to describe all of it.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the data collection procedure, or omits most of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any data collection procedures.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 7 Data Analysis
How were the data analyzed
10.0 pts
Correctly describes how the all of the data were analyzed.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes how most of the data were analyzed.
8.0 pts
Describes how the data were analyzed, but may contain some misinformation.
4.0 pts
Describes incorrectly how data were analyzed, or omitted large portions of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how data were analyzed.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 8 Limitations
Describes the limitations in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the limitations in the study.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the limitations in the study.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the limitations in the study, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the limitations of the study, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any limitations for the study.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 9 Conclusions
Describes the authors’ conclusions.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the authors’ conclusions.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the authors’ conclusions.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the authors’ conclusions, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the author’s conclusions, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any author conclusions.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 10 Advances Knowledge
How does this advance knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
Describes in-depth how this research advances knowledge in the field.
9.0 pts
Generally, describes how this research advances knowledge.
8.0 pts
Briefly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how the research advances knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePals et al article: Question 11 Purpose
Identifies the purpose of the research article.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the purpose of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the purpose of the research article
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the purpose of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a purpose for the article, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any purpose for the research.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 12 Research Question
Identifies the research question implied in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the research question in the study, or identifies the implied question, or indicates that no research question was given.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the research question that the author described.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the research question that the author described.
4.0 pts
Offers a research question, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research question.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 13 Research Design
Describes the research design of the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the research design of the study.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes the research design of the study.
8.0 pts
Somewhat describes the research design of the study.
4.0 pts
Offers a research design, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research design.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 14 Population
Identifies and describes the population.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies and describes in detail the population of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes identifies and describes the population of the research article.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies and describes the population of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a population, but incorrectly identifies it as the one in the research article.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any population.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 15 Sample
Was the sample adequate for the research design?
10.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, and if it was adequate.
9.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, but fails to correctly identify if it was adequate.
8.0 pts
Correctly explains the sampling approach, but incorrectly identifies if it was, or was not, appropriate or adequate.
4.0 pts
Misidentifies the sampling approach.
0.0 pts
Doesn’t explain any sampling approach.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 16 Data Collection
Describe the data collection procedure.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in detail.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in general.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the data collection procedure but fails to describe all of it.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the data collection procedure, or omits most of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any data collection procedures.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 17 Data Analysis
How were the data analyzed?
10.0 pts
Correctly describes how the all of the data were analyzed.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes how most of the data were analyzed.
8.0 pts
Describes how the data were analyzed, but may contain some misinformation.
4.0 pts
Describes incorrectly how data were analyzed, or omitted large portions of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how data were analyzed.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 18 Limitations
Describes the limitations in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the limitations in the study.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the limitations in the study.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the limitations in the study, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the limitations of the study, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any limitations for the study.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 19 Conclusions
Describes the authors’ conclusions.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the authors’ conclusions.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the authors’ conclusions.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the authors’ conclusions, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the author’s conclusions, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any author conclusions.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 20 Advances Knowledge
How does this advance knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
Describes in-depth how this research advances knowledge in the field.
9.0 pts
Generally, describes how this research advances knowledge.
8.0 pts
Briefly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how the research advances knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle and Writing
Names file, includes name on paper. Writes in complete sentences with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors.
25.0 pts
Correctly names file, includes name on paper. Writes in complete sentences with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors.
22.0 pts
One to four errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
20.0 pts
Five to eight errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
10.0 pts
Nine to twelve errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax
2nd Assignment: Research article critique: Compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among oncology nurses in the United States and Canada
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment completed as an APA Paper is for the student to learn to examine, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article.
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.
Due Date
You are to submit your paper by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.
Requirements
Through this assignment, the student will:
Critique the required article found below and in your own words, describe the research question, sample, design of study, data collection method, findings, and limitations of each. (CO 1, CO2,)
Summarize the research article and evaluate the significance to nursing. Do not just quote the author’s words. Paraphrase the information. (CO 4, CO5).
You are required to use the assignment specific item(s) (article/systematic review/topic/form/templates) or you will earn a “0” for the assignment. In addition, assignments that do not follow the current guidelines or use the required item, as defined above, will be evaluated for evidence of an academic integrity violation.
After the due date, there will be no opportunity for revision or resubmission of assignments that have been uploaded to the submission area. This includes blank, incomplete, incorrect file, and/or incorrect file format documents. It is your responsibility to submit the correct completed assignment in the correct format to the correct submission area. Your last submission before the due date will be graded. You may not resubmit after the due date with a different file and incur a late deduction per the Late Assignment policy.
Guidelines to Writing the Paper
This assignment is completed as an APA paper. APA resources can be found on the Course Resources Module. You are required to complete the paper using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
Download the required article for analysis:
Wu, S., Singh-Carlson, S., Odell, A., Reynolds, G., & Yuhua, S. (2016). Compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among oncology nurses in the United States and Canada. Oncology Nursing Forum, 43(4), E161-E169. doi:10.1188/16.ONF.E161-E169
https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=c9h&AN=116230076&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Introduction (one paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the reader’s attention.
Provide a brief description of the research article to be discussed.
Discuss the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement of the paper should relate to the research article reviewed and the implications that it has to evidence based nursing practice.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the research question for this study in a paragraph.
Describe the research in greater detail.
Include your observations about this question.
Discuss events or trends that could have affected this question.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the research design of this study, and in your own words discuss the design.
Discuss the research design of the study.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the type of design and hypothesize why the author utilized the design as opposed to others.
You will need to summarize the information from the article in your own words
Describe the sample.
Briefly describe the sample size used for this study
Make a judgment as to whether the sample size was adequate and defend your answer.
Describe the number or participants and determine if the number of participants was adequate compared to the research question and the intent of the study.
Are these numbers adequate? Discuss gaps in that you identified.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the data collection method(s)’
Who collected the data?
What tools were used?
What were the ethical considerations addressed and discuss gaps you identified.
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the limitations of the study.
Identify the limitations within the study
Describe how the limitations could be overcome in subsequent studies
Comment on why limitations are important to list and discuss within a study
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Describe the findings reported in the study.
Describe the findings reported in the study
Discuss whether the findings of the study answered the research question posed within the study
Discuss the credibility of the findings
If the findings do not support the research question posed within the study, what do you believe is the reason?
You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
Summary
Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper.
Include a statement about the research question and the findings.
Discuss the probability of implementation into practice. Based on these findings, is the evidence strong enough to suggest a change in practice, or an idea for practice?
End with a concluding statement.
Citations and References must be included to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, “How do I know this?” and then cite the source.
Reference Page: The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break). All references should be cited within the body of the paper as (Author, year) and the full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page. A url link alone is not an adequate reference. See the APA Guidelines in Course Resources for examples of properly formatted references.
Submit the completed paper by 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday at the end of Week 6.
**Academic Integrity Reminder**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.
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Rubric
NR439_Research_Article_Critique
NR439_Research_Article_Critique
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Question
Describe, analyze, and summarize the research question for this study your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the research question in detail
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the research question.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the research question, but omits some aspects of the question.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the research question.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the research question.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Design of Study
Describe, analyze, and summarize the research design of this study in your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the design of the study in detail.
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the design of the study.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the design of the study, but omits some aspects of the design.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the design of the study.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the design of the study.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sample/Population of the Study
Describe, analyze, and summarize the sample in your own words.
25.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the sample used in the study in detail.
22.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the sample used in the study.
20.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the sample used in the study, but omits some details.
10.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the sample in the study, or omits major details
0.0 pts
Does not describe the sample used in the study.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Data Collection Methods
Describe, analyze, and summarize the data collection method(s)’ in your own words.
25.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes all of the data collection methods used in the study.
22.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the majority of data collection methods used in the study.
20.0 pts
Briefly summarizes and describes parts of the data collection method used in the study.
10.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the data collection method used in the study.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the data collection method used in the study.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Limitations
Describe, analyze, and summarize the limitations of the study in your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the limitations found in the study in detail.
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the limitations found in the study.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the limitations found in the study.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the limitations found in the study.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the limitations found in the study.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Findings
Describe, analyze, and summarize the findings reported in the study in your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the findings of the study in detail.
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the findings of the study.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the findings of the study.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly identifies the findings from the study
0.0 pts
Does not describe the findings of the study.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary of Article
Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper and discuss the probability of implementation into practice.
25.0 pts
ummarizes study in detail and states specific rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
22.0 pts
Generally, summarizes study. Gives broad rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
20.0 pts
Briefly summarizes study and states rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
10.0 pts
Minimally summarizes study. Gives poor rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
0.0 pts
Does not summarize study and does not give rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling/ APA Formatting
No more than 0–3 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. APA formatting is correct with 0–3 errors.
20.0 pts
No errors in grammar, punctuation, APA, and spelling.
18.0 pts
One to four errors in grammar, spelling.
16.0 pts
Five to eight errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
8.0 pts
Nine to twelve errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
0.0 pts
Thirteen or more errors to the point where it is difficult to understand the meaning of the student’s writing.
20.0 pts
Total Points: 175.0
0.0 pts
Thirteen or more errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
25.0 pts
Total Points: 225.0
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