Assignment 1: Article Critique DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your ability to engage in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a research study over the next several weeks using the concepts presented throughout Weeks 1 through 9 of the course. Your final analysis will be a 5- to 7-page paper in APA format, that includes the following: 1) Write an introduction ending with a purpose statement (e.g. “the purpose of this study is…). 2) Provide a two paragraph overviews of the study. 3) Identify three strengths of the study and support your selection (i.e. why is this a strength) 4) Identify three weaknesses of the study and support your selection (i.e. why is this a weakness) Note: The strengths and weaknesses should be in relation to: · Design · Sampling · Data collection · Statistical analysis · Results and discussion. 5) Propose changes to improve the quality of the study capitalizing on the strengths and 6) improving on the weaknesses you identified in the study. 7) Summarize the implications for nursing practice. 8) Write a conclusion for your paper The purpose of the analysis is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic, and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice. This assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project. Due Wednesday October 25, 2017 before midnight! Writing (5 points): Up to 5 points (20%) may be deducted for grammar and APA style errors. To prepare for this week’s assignment complete the following: Select one of the four research articles cited in this week’s required readings ( SEE ATTACHED PDF FILE) . Review the various quantitative research designs presented in the textbook readings and research articles and discussed in the “Musings: Aligning Research Question and Methodology” media. Consider the research design used in your selected article. Ask yourself the following questions. Is the design appropriate for the study? Would a different design provide better results? Required Media Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Research methods for evidence-based practice: Selecting a research topic and developing a hypothesis. Baltimore, MD: Author. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes. In this week’s video, Dr. Leiyu Shi discusses the characteristics of a good research hypothesis and details the steps in developing a hypothesis that can be tested through research. Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Research methods for evidence-based practice: Musings: Aligning research question and methodology. Baltimore, MD: Author. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 6 minutes. This video discusses the importance of having a well-defined research question, which informs the methodology that you use in creating a hypothesis for a research study Laureate Education. (2011). Important events in clinical research history. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/CLRA/6100/01/mm/timeline/index.html This timeline identifies and describes key historical events related to the development of clinical research throughout the ages. Required Readings Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier. Chapter 5, “Research Problem and Purpose” Chapter 5 outlines how to identify and develop a research problem statement, purpose, and research questions. The chapter also provides examples of both quantitative and qualitative research topics, problems, and purpose. Chapter…
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