NURS 8201 Assignment 2: Article Critique

NURS 8201 Assignment 2: Article Critique

NURS 8201 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/145443Links 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.

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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 the 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.

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

The Assignment: (5–7 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:

Is the design appropriate for the study? Why or why not?

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-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

By Day 7

Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 10.

submission information

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Rubric

NURS_8201_Week10_Assignment2_Rubric

NURS_8201_Week10_Assignment2_Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the study selected.

25 to >22.0 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and completely provides a detailed overview of the research study selected.

22 to >19.0 pts

Good

The response accurately provides an overview of the research study selected.

19 to >17.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely provides an overview of the research study selected.

17 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely provides an overview of the research study selected, or it is missing.
25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain two to three strengths of the study and support for your selection. Be specific.Explain two to three weaknesses of the study and support for your selection. Be specific.

80 to >71.0 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail two to three strengths of the study…. The response accurately and clearly explains in detail two to three weaknesses of the study…. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the strengths and weaknesses explained.

71 to >70.0 pts

Good

The response accurately explains two to three strengths of the study…. The response accurately explains two to three weaknesses of the study…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the strengths and weaknesses explained.

70 to >55.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains two to three strengths of the study…. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains two to three weaknesses of the study…. OR… The response explains <2 strengths and weaknesses…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the strengths and weaknesses explained.

55 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains two to three strengths of the study, or it is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains two to three weaknesses of the study, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the strengths weaknesses explained, or it is missing.
80 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain the proposed changes that you would recommend to improve the quality of the study. Capitalize on the strengths to improve on the weaknesses. Be specific and provide examples.

100 to >89.0 pts

Excellent

The response comprehensively and fully explains, in detail, the proposed recommended changes to improve the quality of the study…. The response accurately and clearly analyzes, in detail, the strengths of the study, in the proposed changes, to capitalize on these strengths. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples to fully support the proposed changes.

89 to >79.0 pts

Good

The response explains the proposed recommended changes to improve the quality of the study…. The response analyzes the strengths of the study, in the proposed changes, to capitalize on these strengths. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the proposed changes.

79 to >69.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the proposed recommended changes to improve the quality of the study…. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the strengths of the study, in the proposed changes, and may capitalize on these strengths. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the proposed changes.

69 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the proposed recommended changes to improve the quality of the study, or it is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely analyzes the strengths of the study, in the proposed changes, and does not capitalize on these strengths, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the proposed changes, or it is missing.
100 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a final summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice.

50 to >44.0 pts

Excellent

The response accurately and clearly summarizes, in detail, the implications of this study for nursing practice…. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the summarized implications.

44 to >39.0 pts

Good

The response accurately summarizes the implications of this study for nursing practice…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the summarized implications.

39 to >34.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely summarizes the implications of this study for nursing practice…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the summarized implications.

34 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely summarizes the implications of this study for nursing practice, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the summarized implications, or it is missing.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
15 to >12.0 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

12 to >10.5 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

10.5 to >10.0 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

10 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
15 to >12.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

12 to >10.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

10.5 to >10.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

10 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
15 to >12.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

12 to >10.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

10.5 to >10.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

10 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
15 pts

Total Points: 300

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