The aim of this assignment is to critically evaluate a journal article. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to evaluate the quality and relevance of research so that you can make informed decisions about applying it to practice.
This assignment addresses the following course learning outcome/s:
- Examine the contribution of research to evidence-based practice;
- Evaluate the credibility of the information provided by research studies;
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the major elements of the research process that underpin translation to practice.
Task Description (Instructions):
For this task you need to write a 2000 word critical evaluation report. In your report you will critically evaluate a journal article and discuss its relevance to clinical nursing practice. Please see this below.
For this assignment you must use the ‘critical evaluation tool template’(available in the Assessment 3 Folder in the L@G site). This template directs you to the information that needs to be included in each section of your assignment. The template is only a guide and is not to be submitted.
In your report you should use the following headings below. Please note, suggested word numbers provided are only approximate.
- Introduction (200 words)
- Title and Abstract (100 words)
- Research Design (300 words)
- The Sample (150 words)
Data Collection (300 words)Document Preview:
Assessment 3: Critical Evaluation 2000 words Weighting: 50 % Due Date: 17:00hrs, Monday 21 May, 2018 The aim of this assignment is to critically evaluate a journal article. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to evaluate the quality and relevance of research so that you can make informed decisions about applying it to practice. This assignment addresses the following course learning outcome/s: Examine the contribution of research to evidence-based practice; Evaluate the credibility of the information provided by research studies; Demonstrate a broad understanding of the major elements of the research process that underpin translation to practice. Task Description (Instructions): For this task you need to write a 2000 word critical evaluation report. In your report you will critically evaluate a journal article and discuss its relevance to clinical nursing practice. Please see this below. For this assignment you must use the ‘critical evaluation tool template’ (available in the Assessment 3 Folder in the L@G site). This template directs you to the information that needs to be included in each section of your assignment. The template is only a guide and is not to be submitted. In your report you should use the following headings below. Please note, suggested word numbers provided are only approximate. Introduction (200 words) Title and Abstract (100 words) Research Design (300 words) The Sample (150 words) Data Collection (300 words) Data Analysis (100 words) Results (200 words) Conclusion (150 words) Relevance to clinical nursing practice (500 words) You need to include a reference list (not included in word count). Case Study – You need to write a report on the following journal article using the template provided. Randomised Controlled Trial, Case Study Journal Article: Bugden, S., Shean, K., Scott, M., Mihala, G., Clark, S., Johnstone, C., ……
