Research essay paper

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Article Citation (APA Format): (3 pts and MUST post article)Research

 

 

 

Research Question:

(1pt)

 
Hypotheses (if any):

(1pt)

 
Setting:

(1pt)

 

 

Sample Size: (1pt)
Population:

(1pt)

 
Intervention (if any):

(1pt)

 
Research Design: (1pt) ☐ Descriptive ☐ Correlational ☐ Quasi-experimental ☐ Experimental ☐ Other (state what it is)

 

Strength of Study Design (14pts) Explain Response (cite page in article if appropriate)
●     Was the sample size adequate and appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Were study participants randomly assigned to experimental and control groups? Were the subjects, and/or the providers blind to the study group? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Were reasons given to explain why subjects did not complete the study? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Was there an intervention? Describe. ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     If there was more than one group, were groups equally treated, except for the intervention? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Was there adequate description of the data collection methods? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Were the instruments used to measure the outcomes valid and reliable? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
Theoretical Framework and Literature Review (8 pts)Research Explain Response (cite page in article if appropriate)
●     Was there a theoretical framework used to guide the study? Describe. ☐Yes ☐ No  
●     Does the literature review identify what is known and not known about the research problem? ☐Yes ☐ No  
●     Does the literature review address gaps in knowledge? ☐Yes ☐ No  
●     Was the research reviewed within the literature review current (within the last 5 years or classic)? ☐Yes ☐ No  
Study Results (8 pts)Research Explain Response (cite page in article if appropriate)
●     Were the statistical tests used identified? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Were results clearly presented? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Were all clinically important outcomes measured (including any adverse reactions)? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Was an interpretation/analysis provided? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
Study Conclusions (8 pts) Explain Response (cite page in article if appropriate)
●     Were conclusion based on clearly presented results? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Were study limitations identified and discussed? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Are risks and benefits of the treatment/conclusions identified? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
●     Is the treatment feasible in my clinical setting/are the findings useful to my practice? ☐ Yes ☐ No  
Your Bottom-Line Conclusion from Your Appraisal (2 pts)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Adaptation of The Johns Hopkins University Evidence Appraisal Tool and the 2005 Fineout-Overholt & Melynk Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist