Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations
Points190 Rubric View Rubric Requires Lopeswrite Assessment Description
In this assignment, you will write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies.
For this assignment, use the nursing practice problem and two qualitative peer-reviewed research articles you identified in Topic 1 (or two new articles based on instructor feedback in Topic 1). In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, summarize two qualitative studies.
Patient Population: Residents in nursing homes for the elderly
Clinic Problem: Enhanced vulnerability to falls and injury among the elderly
PICOT Question: How does the deployment of a multidimensional fall prevention intervention for senior patients living in permanent homecare facilities compare to the introduction of traditional fall-prevention strategies over one year?
Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part I” document to organize your essay.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Research Critique Guidelines – Part I
Use this document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.
Qualitative Studies
Introduction
1.Introduce your nursing practice problem and discuss the purpose of your paper.
2.State your PICOT question.
Background of Studies
1.Summary of studies including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions.
How Do These Two Articles Support the Nursing Practice Problem You Chose?
1.Discuss how these two articles will be used to answer your PICOT question.
2.Describe how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in your PICOT question.
Method of Studies
1.State the methods of the two articles you are comparing and describe how they are different.
2.State one benefit and one limitation of each method you have identified.
Results of Studies
1.Summarize the key findings of each study in one or two comprehensive paragraphs.
2.What are the implications of the two studies in nursing practice?
Ethical Considerations
1.Discuss two ethical considerations in conducting research.
2.Describe how the researchers in the two articles you choose took these ethical considerations into account while performing their research.
Conclusion
1.Your conclusion should summarize the main points in the essay, including a varied restatement of the thesis.
Rubric Criteria
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Qualitative Studies
9.5 points
Criteria Description
Qualitative Studies
5. Target
9.5 points
Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on qualitative research.
4. Acceptable
8.46 points
N/A
3. Approaching
7.51 points
N/A
2. Insufficient
7.13 points
Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only one article is based on qualitative research.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles presented use qualitative research.
Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question
9.5 points
Criteria Description
Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question
5. Target
9.5 points
Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a comprehensive manner. The PICOT question is concise, accurately written, and includes all elements.
4. Acceptable
8.46 points
Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a clear manner. The PICOT question is clear and includes all elements.
3. Approaching
7.51 points
Introduction includes a basic description of the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay. The PICOT question is present.
2. Insufficient
7.13 points
Introduction does not include a clear description of the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay. The PICOT question is not clearly written and is missing some of the necessary elements.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Introduction of the nursing practice problem, purpose of the essay, or PICOT question is not included.
Background of Studies
9.5 points
Criteria Description
Background of Studies
5. Target
9.5 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation.
4. Acceptable
8.46 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching
7.51 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
2. Insufficient
7.13 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is not clearly written and lacks information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is not included.
Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem
24.7 points
Criteria Description
Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem
5. Target
24.7 points
A thorough discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to those identified in the PICOT question.
4. Acceptable
21.98 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question.
3. Approaching
19.51 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate general support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles generally compare to those identified in the PICOT question.
2. Insufficient
18.53 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question and how the interventions and comparison groups compare to those identified in the PICOT question is unclear or lacking information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question and how the interventions and comparison groups compare to those identified in the PICOT question is not included.
Method of Studies
26.6 points
Criteria Description
Method of Studies
5. Target
26.6 points
A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid understanding of research methods.
4. Acceptable
23.67 points
A detailed discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented.
3. Approaching
21.01 points
A general discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are included but the description is general.
2. Insufficient
19.95 points
A partial discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted or incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion on the method of study for each article is not included.
Results of Studies
26.6 points
Criteria Description
Results of Studies
5. Target
26.6 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
4. Acceptable
23.67 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice is complete and includes relevant details and supporting explanation.
3. Approaching
21.01 points
A general discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is included.
2. Insufficient
19.95 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is unclear and incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is not included.
Ethical Considerations
26.6 points
Criteria Description
Ethical Considerations
5. Target
26.6 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is comprehensively discussed. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
4. Acceptable
23.67 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is clearly discussed. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is through.
3. Approaching
21.01 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is discussed in basic manner. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is included.
2. Insufficient
19.95 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research unclear. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is not included. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is not included.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
13.3 points
Criteria Description
Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
13.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
11.84 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching
10.51 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
9.98 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
13.3 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
13.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
11.84 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
10.51 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
9.98 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
Evidence
11.4 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
11.4 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
10.15 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
9.01 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
8.55 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
Mechanics of Writing
11.4 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
11.4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
10.15 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
9.01 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
8.55 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
7.6 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
7.6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
6.76 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
6 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
5.7 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total190 points