Go to the AU library homepage.\u00a0 Locate and download either a quantitative or a qualitative research study that is of interest to you from a peer-reviewed journal. This article needs to be a report of a research study published in the past five years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tip 1- Ensure that the study you select is a\u00a0research study reporting on original research (i.e., it is\u00a0not\u00a0a literature review or summary of previously completed research).\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you are accessing\u00a0Sociological Inquiry Principles: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods,\u00a0go to Chapter 14, “Reading and Understanding Research” and carefully review Table 14.2,\u00a0Questions Worth Asking While Reading Research Reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you are accessing\u00a0Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research,\u00a0review Table 4.1,\u00a0Guide to a Focused Critique of Evidence Quality in a Quantitative Research Report, or Table 4.2\u00a0Guide to a Focused Critique of Evidence Quality in a Qualitative Research Report. The second columns of Tables 4.1 and 4.2 list some key critiquing questions, while the third column cross-references more detailed guidelines in various chapters throughout the book.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Prepare a paper of 5 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), double-spaced, using 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font and the most current edition of APA format.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Related to\u00a0content,\u00a0include the following sections:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tip 1:\u00a0Use these sections as headings and subheadings to organize your paper and your thoughts. These headings and subheadings will cue the reader (your tutor) to the specific subtopic you are addressing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Introduction\u00a0<\/p>\n
Research Problem and its Significance<\/p>\n
Literature Review\u00a0<\/p>\n
Research Question and Subquestions\u00a0<\/p>\n
Methods\u00a0<\/p>\n
Research Approach (Qualitative or Quantitative)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Research Design\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ethics\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sample\/Sampling<\/p>\n
Data Collection<\/p>\n
Results\u00a0<\/p>\n
Data Analysis\u00a0<\/p>\n
Findings<\/p>\n
Validity\u00a0(for quantitative research studies only)<\/p>\n
Trustworthiness\u00a0(for qualitative research studies only)<\/p>\n
Discussion<\/p>\n
Implications<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n
Presentation\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clearly written\u00a0<\/p>\n
No or minimal use of jargon\u00a0<\/p>\n
Well-organized\u00a0<\/p>\n
Use specific examples from the research study for each section and each bullet point.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Work towards accuracy as well as a “critique-like” tone to demonstrate evidence of critical thinking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Suggest realistic alternatives to improve and enhance the quality of the research.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Related to the\u00a0format, include the following:<\/p>\n
Title page<\/p>\n
Introductory paragraph<\/p>\n
Headings and subheadings<\/p>\n
Concluding paragraph<\/p>\n
References list\u00a0<\/p>\n
In-text reference citations\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paper is 5 pages in length, excluding title page and references list<\/p>\n
Content is accurate and critique-like<\/p>\n
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are accurate\u00a0<\/p>\n
Accurate APA format\u00a0<\/p>\n
Note: APA format is to align with the most current edition of the APA manual.<\/p>\n
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