MSN 600 – Module 6: Assignment – Qualitative Research Critique

• Due Nov 19 by 11:59pm
• Points 100
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Assignment Instructions for Qualitative Research Critique:

The Qualitative Research Critique assignment provides an opportunity for students to write a formal paper reflecting review and critique of one of the three provided qualitative research articles. The critique is an analysis of the qualitative research article.

The Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide lists the guiding questions per research component to answer for the assignment. Students must reference the chapters outlined in required textbook Polit and Beck (2020) to assist in answering questions completely. Particularly note aspects related to critical appraisal in chapters 5, 6, 7, 22, 23, 24, 25 and aspects of trustworthiness in chapter 26 of Polit and Beck (2020) in regard to completing an overall critique of a qualitative research article. A link for the Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide is listed below. Please synthesize answers to questions on the Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide and per Polit and Beck (2020) textbook to fully meet grading criteria on the Qualitative Research Critique Grading Rubric. The Qualitative Research Critique Grading Rubric is provided below. 

Students need to address each research component thoroughly based on the content of the article, synthesizing and providing rationale for each of the statements. If a research component is not addressed in the article, students must explain whether or not this is justified and provide rationale.

The Qualitative Research Critique paper is a formal paper and should include a title page, an introduction, body of the paper, personal reflection, conclusion, and a reference page (listed on a separate page following the conclusion of the paper). An abstract is not necessary. The paper should be no more than 9 to 10 pages, excluding title and reference page. The paper is to be written using APA format per APA (2020) manual. Citations and references must be included to support information shared in the paper. Citations and references need to reflect required readings as well as current (within the last three to five years) professional sources. Please review MSN 600 syllabus for what constitutes professional sources.

Please choose one of the provided three articles listed below on which to write your critique. Choose just one and include the entire citation in your critique.

Henderson, L., Kamp, B., Niedbalski, K., Abraham, S. & Gillum, D. (2018). Nurses’ perspectives on

patient and visitor violence: A qualitative study. International Journal of Studies in Nursing, 3(2),

117-126. https://doi.org/10.20849/ijsn.v3i2.427

 

 

Stokes, Y., Jacob, J-D., Gifford, W., Squires, J., & Vandyk, A. (2017). Exploring nurses’

knowledge and experiences related to trauma-informed care. Global Qualitative Nursing

Research, 4, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333393617734510

 

Sun, N., Wei, L., Shi, S., Jiao, D., Song, R., Ma, L., … Wang, H. (2020). A qualitative study on the

psychological experience of caregivers of COVID-19 patients. American Journal of Infection Control,

48(6), 592–598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.03.018

 

Assignment Objectives:

• Critique study objectives in research reports.• Demonstrate knowledge of methods to gather and organize information for a study.• Identify research problems generated from the practice setting.• Critique research problems and the purpose for a study.• Critique literature reviews for relevance, currency, and multidisciplinary sources.

Grading:

The Qualitative Research Article Critique is worth 20% of your Final Grade.

Qualitative Research Article Critique Paper Question Guide. 

 

Qualitative Research Article Critique Grading Rubric is provided below.

*The last 4 criteria of the rubric are for faculty to assess student writing of this formal paper assignment. Students do not include the last 4 criteria in their paper. The criteria that are reserved for faculty only AND that students do not write to are the following:

—Ideas organized and clearly expressed including an introduction and summary–4 points

—Information of the critique provided with few quotes from original sources–4 points

—Grammar and sentence structure is correct–6 points

—Adheres to APA 7th edition format/style–6 point

*Plagiarized papers will be given a grade of zero and could result in failure of the course.

Rubric

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle of the article being critiqued: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

2.0 pts

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAbstract of the article being critiqued: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Purpose: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Significance: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Statement of Problem: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Qualitative Method Used: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Research Question: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Literature Review: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction-Conceptual Underpinnings: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod-Protection of Human Rights: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod-Research Design and Research Tradition: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod-Sample and Setting: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod-Data Collection and Procedure: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod-Enhancement of Trustworthiness: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults-Data Analysis: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults-Findings: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults-Theoretical Integration: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion-Interpretation of the findings: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion-Summary Assessment: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to answer.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeas organized and clearly expressed including an introduction, personal reflection, and conclusion/summary. *Faculty assess student writing.

4.0 pts

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4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation of the critique provided with few quotes from original sources. *Faculty assess student writing.

4.0 pts

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No Marks and/or Plagiarism Plagiarism: : Copying other students or sources work and submitting as one’s own work; Source material not adequately paraphrased; direct quotes not identified; source material not referenced. *Plagiarized papers will be given a grade of zero and could result in failure of the course

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, sentence structure is correct. *Faculty assess student writing.

6.0 pts

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAdheres to APA 7th Edition format/style. *Faculty assess student writing.

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Total Points: 100.0

 

references should be as described in the instructions!