NURS 8302 week 10: ASSIGNMENT 2 ARTICLE CRITIQUE
WEEK 10: ASSIGNMENT 2 ARTICLE CRITIQUE
This is Assignment 2 for the course, but the first Assignment this week.
DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into
evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will
analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a research study over the next several weeks using the
concepts presented throughout the course. Your final analysis will be a 5- to 7-page paper that
includes the following:
A brief, 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the quantitative study that you selected. FOR
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE A
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Review the Walden University library information on a
systematic review https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/145443 Links to an
external site.
An explanation of two to three strengths of the study and support for your selection
(i.e., why is this a strength). Be specific.
An explanation of 2–3 weaknesses of the study and support for your selection (i.e.,
why is this a weakness). Be specific.
Note: The strengths and weaknesses that you identified should be in relation to
design, sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, results, and discussion of the
study that you selected.
An explanation of proposed changes you would recommend to improve the quality of
this quantitative study, capitalizing on the strengths and improving on the
weaknesses that you identified in the study. Be specific and provide examples.
A final summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice.
The purpose of the analysis is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research
process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic, and to
strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice. This
Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you
when you begin your DNP project. Before you proceed, please review the rubric for this
Assignment.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (3-5 PAGES)
Select a quantitative research article from the body of literature that you have
reviewed related to the practice gap that you have identified and for which you
will develop for your DNP Project.
Review the various quantitative research designs presented in the textbook readings
and research articles.
Consider the research design used in your selected article. Ask yourself the following
questions:
o Is the design appropriate for the study? Why or why not?
o Would a different design provide better results? Why or why not?
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing
Center provides an example of those required elements (available
at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-
20293632 Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
Resources
Reading:
Bradshaw, B., Atkinson, S., & Doody, O. (2017). Employing a qualitative description
approach in health care research Links to an external site.. Global Qualitative
Nursing Research Links to an external site., 4, 1–8. doi:10.1177/2333393617742282
Doyle, L., McCabe, C., Keogh, B., Brady, A., & McCann, M. (2020). An overview of
the qualitative descriptive design within nursing research Links to an external
site.. Journal of Research in Nursing, 25(5), 443–455.
doi:10.1177/1744987119880234
Kim, H., Sefcik, J. S., & Bradway, C. (2017).Characteristics of qualitative descriptive
studies: A systematic review Links to an external site.. Research in Nursing and
Health, 40(1), 23–42. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5225027/
Morgan, D. L. (1997). Focus groups as qualitative research Links to an external
site.(2nd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978141
298
Ramos-Morcillo, A. J., Harillo-Acevedo, D., & Ruzafa-Martinez, M. (2020). Using
the Knowledge‐to‐Action Framework to understand experiences of breastfeeding
guideline implementation: A qualitative study. Links to an external site.Journal of
Nursing Management, 28(7), 1670–1685. doi:10.1111/jonm.13123
Springer, S. I., Land, C. W., Moss, L. J., & Cinotti, D. (2018). Collecting school
counseling group work data: Initiating consensual qualitative research through
practitioner-researcher partnerships Links to an external site.. Journal for Specialists
in Group Work, 43(2), 128–143. doi:10.1080/01933922.2018.1431346
Media:
Brett, B. M. (2021). What interviewing style should I use? Links to an external
site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152
9763126
Wheeler, K. (2021). What is an in-depth interview? Links to an external site. [Video].
SAGE Research Methods.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152
9763119
Wheeler, K., & Brett, B. M. (2021). Top ten tips for a successful interview Links to
an external site.[Video]. SAGE Research Methods.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152
9763195
Hein, W. (2020). Top tips for conducting qualitative research Links to an external
site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152
9730708
Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2011). How should one go about designing a
qualitative research project? Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research
Methods.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978141
2993746
Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2011). When should a researcher choose a
qualitative approach? Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978141
2993753
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