Submission Instructions:
A major skill that is learned in this course is how to critically read and appraise nursing research articles according to the guideline found in your textbook. The purpose of appraising an article is to critically evaluate the research process followed by the author(s) of the assigned article. This is an information-intensive, time-intensive process that is not learned overnight. To demonstrate your skill at appraising an article, you will complete this open-book assignment.
Here’s how you should approach completing this week’s assignment to begin appraising an article:
1. First, do your assigned reading in Gray and Grove (2021) each week. This will introduce you to the critique skills you will need for the week.
2. Skim the entire instructor-assigned research article that has been posted on CANVAS in Module 1 Reading and on the assignment so that you will have an idea of what it is about. For this week, re-read carefully the introduction/literature review /theoretical framework and methods sections of the article again.
3. Print the Research Article Appraisal, Part Two Assignment and find the best answer to each question based on your Gray and Grove (2021)assigned readings and on what you have read in the instructor assigned research article.
4. Some of the questions in the appraisal assignment below will seem unfamiliar to you. Look up key terms from the questions in your textbook. Some examples of these terms might be problem statements, hypotheses, or variables. You can also look in Chapter 18 for an example of a critical appraisal of a quantitative research article.
5. You will write your answers for this assignment using the paper guideline found below. Leave the questions in your assignment and answer them accordingly. Do not write as a paper. Use complete sentences and correct grammar. NO QUOTES ARE ALLOWED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT as this is to be your appraisal of the content. Refer to APA to assist you. Answer every question. Cite the article at least once.
Your assigned article for an appraisal is:
Article will be found in the UTA library
Nembhard, I. M., Buta, E., Lee, Y. S. H., Anderson, D., Zlateva, I., & Cleary, P. D. (2020). A quasi-experiment assessing the six-months effects of a nurse care coordination program on patient care experiences and clinician teamwork in community health centers. BMC health services research, 20(1), 137.
How to solve
NURS536: Research Appraisal Part II
To approach completing this week’s assignment on appraising an article, it is essential to follow a systematic process. Here are the steps you should take:
1. Start by thoroughly reading the assigned textbook, Gray and Grove (2021). This reading will provide you with the necessary critique skills for the assignment.
2. Skim through the instructor-assigned research article available on CANVAS in Module 1 Reading and the assignment itself. This initial reading will give you an overview of the article’s content. For this week’s assignment, focus on re-reading the introduction/literature review/theoretical framework and methods sections.
3. Print out the Research Article Appraisal, Part Two Assignment and carefully consider each question. Use the knowledge gained from the assigned textbook readings and the research article to find the best answer for each question.
4. If you come across unfamiliar terms or concepts in the appraisal assignment, refer back to your textbook. Look up key terms to ensure a complete understanding. Chapter 18 of the textbook could serve as a reference for a critical appraisal example of a quantitative research article.
5. Follow the paper guidelines provided for this assignment. Retain the questions in your response and answer them accurately. Avoid directly quoting from the article, as the purpose is to showcase your appraisal skills. Use complete sentences and maintain correct grammar. When referencing the article, be sure to cite it at least once. APA style should guide you in formatting and citing your assignment.
Now that you have a clear approach to complete this appraisal assignment, make sure to allocate enough time for a thorough and thoughtful evaluation of the research article.
