Abstract Critique-EBP

Abstract Critiques –  Select two articles related to the evidenced-based paper topic. Then compare and contrast the abstracts using a table format based on the course rubric.

Gray, J.R. & Grove, S. K., (2021). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders

Article/Abstract Rubric

NURS 8103 GUIDELINES FOR CRITIQUE OF RESEARCH ARTICLE AND ABSTRACT

Student Name: ____________ Date: _____________Article: Authors/Title ______________________

Instructions: Abstract Critiques

 

–  (100 points) Students should select two articles involving empirical studies from your evidenced-based paper topic online search. Then, read and respond to the list below with the intent being to carefully examine the way the authors in these two publications develop an  abstract to convey the important elements of each study.  Support your answers  concerning the article by including the page number and no more than two sentences explaining your response (of yes, no or partially).  Complete one of these forms for each article.  Submit the link along with the completed form.  For more information  about appraising studies rfer to chapter 18 in the course textbook.

Category

 (possible points)                                                                    Mark:   Yes, No or Partially

Part One Abstract (200-250 words on a separate page
)   (10 points)                                                      

 a. Intro. (1-2 sentences describing importance of study & relevant historical context)     _______                                   b. Problem being studied (one sentence) ________ 

  c. Participant eligibility(inclusion/exclusion) selection (e.g. convenience or random)                                                                   characteristics (age, sex, race ethnicity 

  d. Methods (name of framework/theoretical model), main variables studied, data                                                              collection tool(e.g. survey(s), interviews, design (quantitative or qualitative) mplementation                           

e. Major Results (related to theproblem/mainquestions),                                                                                                     

f. Implications for nursing                                                                                                                                             ____                                                                                                                                           

g. “Keywords” below the abstract on the same page followed by words that could be used to conduct computer searches     

Part Two Article

Writing Style (10)                    Is the report well written: Concise Grammatically correct,              ______

no jargon, well organized?          

 

Authors (8)                              Do credentials validate level of expertise?  Do they seem qualified?            ______

 

Purpose/problem (12)              Is the purpose/problem clearly identified?                                                 ______

 

Logical consistency (10)           Does the researcher follow the steps in the research process?                      ______

 

Literature Review (10)             Is it logically organized? Are the references current Are they                        ______

mainly from primary sources & empirical in nature? Are the references current?

 

Theoretical Framework (10)    Is the framework identified, adequately described, and appropriate?        ______

 

Aims/objectives/ hypotheses    Are the aims/objectives/hypotheses/research questions/variables  ______

questions/variables (10)           identified, clearly stated, and reflect information found in the literature                                                                                               review?                                                                                  _______

Sample (10)                              Are the sample characteristics adequately described: Target

population identified collection procedure, probability (random sampling) /nonprobability(nonrandom sampling), inclusion/exclusion criteria        ______

 

Ethical Considerations (10)     Were the participants informed about the nature of the study, autonomy/confidentiality guaranteed, protected from harm, ethical permission granted

 

Operational Definitions (10)    Are the terms, concepts, and theories clearly defined?                                     ______

 

Methodology (15)                     Is the design clearly identified including the data collection instrument

used? Are validity and reliability of the instrument discussed?   Was a pilot study done?    ______

 

Data Analysis/Results (10)       What type of data and statistical analysis were completed, significance

of the findings?    ______

 

Discussion (5)                       Are the findings linked back to the literature review? Are strengths,

limitations, generalizations, and recommendations discussed?         ______

 

Evaluation (10)                        Is the evidence generated by this study ready to use in practice?                         ______