Nursing – Research article critique 2- 3 page paper + critique tool
Nursing – Research article critique 2- 3 page paper + critique tool
Part 1: Write a two-page critique on the article Telecoaching plus a portion control plate for weight care management: a randomized trial
Part 2: Complete the Johns Hopkins Quantitative Research Appraisal Tool (Links to an external site.).
Content of critique should include at a minimum:
1. Participant sampling,
2. Questionnaires/tools,
3. Ethics,
4. Analysis of findings,
5. Limitations,
6. Discussion section,
7. Summary: Application (translation) to practice specialty, and future implications.
Preparing the Assignment:
1. APA Format According to 6th edition.
2. Word Doc per assignment requirements
3. Word Doc Format:
Cover page, no abstract, introduction (no heading per APA), body of the paper/review, reference list, appendix with Johns Hopkins appraisal doc. For review sections refer to your readings and the Johns Hopkins Research Appraisal Tool.
· Article title, author, journal, publication date
· Evidence level and quality
· Analysis of the study methodology (specific to study type, e.g., qualitative versus quantitative versus non-research)
Reference List should include the chosen article and other resources used to construct the review, such as course textbook, Johns Hopkins Evidence Based Practice: Model and Guidelines (2018), and How to Read a Paper by Greenhalgh (2014).
Rubric
NR505NP WK4,5,6 Article Critique_SEPT19
NR505NP WK4,5,6 Article Critique_SEPT19
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
Required content for this section includes: • Introduction to chosen article • Succinct overview of assignment focus.
10.0 pts
Excellent
Content includes well-written, succinct, information that includes: Article topic/focus, authors and specific aim of assignment.
9.0 pts
V. Good
Content is well-written but omits or is thin in one area.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
Section content is basic in its explanation of the article (overview) and the purpose of the assignment but lacks specific detail and depth.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
All content is included but difficult to piece together in its explanation of the article (overview) and the purpose of the assignment OR a piece of the content is missing, for example, overview of assignment focus, yet what is written is well stated.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Missing OR Section content is vague in its introduction of the article (overview) and the purpose of the assignment is missing OR article overview is missing, and purpose of the assignment is vague.)