Wk1 DQ2: How to Read a Research Report

This discussion addresses the following course objectives:

3.  Locate credible, published peer-reviewed research reports using online library databases. (Student Learning Outcome #6) 

5.  Critique a quantitative research report using a comprehension-level research critique format. (Student Learning Outcome #1)

To complete this discussion question, please do the following:

  • Read Chapter 12 
  • Go to the ECPI Online Library (use CINAHL) and download, print, and read the following nursing research report.

Coke, L., Otten, K., Staffileno, B., Minarich, Nowiszewski, C. (2015). The impact of an oral hygiene education module on patient practices and nursing documentation. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(1), 75-80. doi: 10.1188/15.CJON.75-80 

  • View the following links:

EBSCO Tutorials (2018). CINAHL Databases – Basic Searching Tutorial (Links to an external site.).

University of Louisville (2011). Nursing Research Improves Care (Links to an external site.) (Video)

University of MN Library (2014).  How to read and comprehend scientific research articles. (Links to an external site.)  Available online.

  • Answer the following questions in a 200-word or greater response using the APA reference to the article above.
  • Answer in your own words (no direct quotes)
    • What were the qualifications of the researchers who conducted this study?  Consider their credentials and experience.
    • What were the major sections of this research report?  How did you know this was a research report and not another type of article as a review of literature or other published article?
    • What was the purpose of the study?
    • What were the results of the study in lay terms?
    • How did the researchers protect human subjects in this study?

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