Assignment 2 Article Critique
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.
- 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 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.
RUBRIC OF THE ASSIGNMENT
- Write a 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the study selected.
- Explain three strengths of the study and support for your selection. Be specific. Explain three weaknesses of the study and support for your selection. Be specific
- Explain 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.
- Write a final summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice
- Written 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.
- Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
Written 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.