NSG 4000 – Application of Evidence-Based Research
For this assignment, you will critique two scholarly peer-reviewed research articles using the template provided. Use the primary quantitative and primary qualitative research articles you shared in Weeks 2 and 3 discussions (SEE BOTH ARTICLES ATTACHED). Both articles must be recent and published this year in a nursing journal . Email your instructor the two articles by Wednesday in Week 3 if you need guidance based on the discussion grading feedback.
Do not use any direct quotes when completing this assignment. As shown on the template, an APA formatted title and references pages are required. Delete the questions from the template before you submit the assignment for grading.
Use this template: Article Critique Template (SEE TEMPLATE ATTACHED)
Research Critique Grading Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Background
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent background where the author(s) foundation for why anyone would care about this topic was clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Importance of Study
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context of the importance of the topic to nursing was clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Purpose
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent purpose of the study clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Literature Review
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent literature review where the identified gap in the literature that was clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Research Design
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context identifying the correct research design for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Sample
10 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context meeting the following criteria were clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles: · Description of the sample (Who? How many? Exclusion and inclusion criteria?) · Description of the sampling method (sample selection process)? · Sample size
Data Collection
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context where the data collection procedures were clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Analysis
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context where the data analysis was clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Findings/Results
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context where the study outcomes and validity of the results were clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Limitations
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context where study limitations were clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Conclusions
5 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context explaining the conclusions supported by data were clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Practice Changes
10 pts
Exceptional
Excellent context clearly explaining the study’s impact on practice changes for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Research Recommendations
10 pts
Exceptional
Excellent future research recommendations were clearly stated for both the quantitative and qualitative articles.
Grammar, Mechanics and Organization
10 pts
Exceptional
Excellent grammar, mechanics and organization with no errors in in the following: spelling, grammar, word order, word usage, and punctuation; logical sequence of paragraphs; and use of complete sentences. The template provided was used to complete the assignment.
APA Format for Page Set Up, In-Text Citations and References.
10 pts
Exceptional
Excellent APA format meeting all of the 3 criteria for both articles: · Title page is free from APA errors. · Correctly APA formatted in-text citations of the references used. · Correct APA formatting on the references page.
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