Write 2 two-page research appraisals using APA format of one qualitative (125 points) and one quantitative (125 points) nursing research article assigned by the instructor.
This assignment will use the Quantitative Appraisal Checklist/Grading Rubric (in this syllabus below) for the Assigned Quantitative article and the Qualitative Appraisal Checklist/Grading Rubric for the Assigned Qualitative Research Article.
Use your textbooks as a resource in defending your appraisal. Make sure to include this source in your in text citations and your reference list as appropriate. Due dates are posted in the syllabus.
The Quantitative Appraisal may be done in pairs.
The Qualitative Appraisal may be done in pairs but must be done with a different partner.
Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ______
Research Appraisal Quantitative Article Grading Rubric
Points Category Meets Standards Approaching Standards Below Standards Total
25 Provides concise Introduction (purpose and parts of paper that will be covered in the paper) and background of the research topic:
Is there a need? What is the problem? Purpose of the study? Provides introduction covering all areas, concisely explaining background, need/problem and purpose of research. 25-20 pts There are 1-2 areas of criteria for introduction, background, problem, purpose are missing or not clearly introduced. 19-10 pts 3 or more of the required topic areas (introduction, background, need and purpose of research) are missing or there is not clearly introduced. 9 or < pts
30 Answers the question: Is this research study Valid?
Population?
Data collection methods? Controls? Internal and External Validity?
✓ Research design? Thoroughly but concisely describes how the researchers conducted a valid study by analyzing their study techniques regarding: choosing the Population, Data collection methods, Controls used, how Internal and External Validity addressed, and what Research design was chosen. 30-26 pts Is vague or does not clearly explain how the study meets or does not meet the validity criteria in 1-2 areas as listed on the left of the rubric.
25-15 pts Validity discussion of study is vague or not clearly argued in 3 or more areas as written in the validity criteria to the left of this rubric.
14 or < pts
30 Analyzes the organization and presentation of data.
Answers the question: What were the Results
✓ Is the data clear? Sample characteristics? Table/graphs pertinent statistical values?
✓ Are the results based on the data? Thoroughly discusses the clarity of the data, sample characteristics tables/graphs and pertinent statistical values and how they were results based on data. 30-26 pts
Identifies but does not thoroughly discuss the clarity of the data, sample characteristics tables/graphs and pertinent statistical values.
25-15 pts Analysis & discussion is sparse even missing areas of data characteristics, statistical values/ data organization in the study. 14 or < pts
20 Can you generalize this information to your current or future practice as a nurse?
Explains significance of study. Does the study results have an effect on the future or current practice of nursing in relation to quality patient care? Generalizes results from the study to current or future practice of nursing by clearly defends how the study results do or do not have an effect on current or future nursing practice in relation to quality patient care.
20-16 pts Identifies but does not completely discuss or connect the results from the study to current or future practice of nursing