WEEK 10: ASSIGNMENT 2 ARTICLE CRITIQUE

This is Assignment 2 for the course, but the first Assignment this week.

DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into

evidence-based practice. To develop your skills 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 the course. Your final analysis will be a 5- to 7-page paper that

includes the following:

 A brief, 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the quantitative study that you selected. FOR

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE A

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Review the Walden University library information on a

systematic review https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/145443 Links to an

external site. 

 An explanation of two to three strengths of the study and support for your selection

(i.e., why is this a strength). Be specific.

 An explanation of 2–3 weaknesses of the study and support for your selection (i.e.,

why is this a weakness). Be specific.

 Note: The strengths and weaknesses that you identified should be in relation to

design, sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, results, and discussion of the

study that you selected.

 An explanation of proposed changes you would recommend to improve the quality of

this quantitative study, capitalizing on the strengths and improving on the

weaknesses that you identified in the study. Be specific and provide examples.

 A final summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice.

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. Before you proceed, please review the rubric for this

Assignment.

THE ASSIGNMENT: (3-5 PAGES)

 

 Select a quantitative research article from the body of literature that you have

reviewed related to the practice gap that you have identified and for which you

will develop for your DNP Project.

 

 Review the various quantitative research designs presented in the textbook readings

and research articles.

 Consider the research design used in your selected article. Ask yourself the following

questions:

o Is the design appropriate for the study? Why or why not?

o Would a different design provide better results? Why or why not?

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,

introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing

Center provides an example of those required elements (available

at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-

20293632 Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

 

Resources

 

Reading:

 Bradshaw, B., Atkinson, S., & Doody, O. (2017). Employing a qualitative description

approach in health care research Links to an external site.. Global Qualitative

Nursing Research Links to an external site., 4, 1–8. doi:10.1177/2333393617742282

 Doyle, L., McCabe, C., Keogh, B., Brady, A., & McCann, M. (2020). An overview of

the qualitative descriptive design within nursing research Links to an external

site.. Journal of Research in Nursing, 25(5), 443–455.

doi:10.1177/1744987119880234

 Kim, H., Sefcik, J. S., & Bradway, C. (2017).Characteristics of qualitative descriptive

studies: A systematic review Links to an external site.. Research in Nursing and

Health, 40(1), 23–42. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5225027/

 Morgan, D. L. (1997). Focus groups as qualitative research Links to an external

site.(2nd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978141

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 Ramos-Morcillo, A. J., Harillo-Acevedo, D., & Ruzafa-Martinez, M. (2020). Using

the Knowledge‐to‐Action Framework to understand experiences of breastfeeding

guideline implementation: A qualitative study. Links to an external site.Journal of

Nursing Management, 28(7), 1670–1685. doi:10.1111/jonm.13123

 Springer, S. I., Land, C. W., Moss, L. J., & Cinotti, D. (2018). Collecting school

counseling group work data: Initiating consensual qualitative research through

practitioner-researcher partnerships Links to an external site.. Journal for Specialists

in Group Work, 43(2), 128–143. doi:10.1080/01933922.2018.1431346

 

Media:

 Brett, B. M. (2021). What interviewing style should I use? Links to an external

site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods.

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152

9763126

 Wheeler, K. (2021). What is an in-depth interview? Links to an external site. [Video].

SAGE Research Methods.

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152

9763119

 Wheeler, K., & Brett, B. M. (2021). Top ten tips for a successful interview Links to

an external site.[Video]. SAGE Research Methods.

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152

9763195

 Hein, W. (2020). Top tips for conducting qualitative research Links to an external

site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods.

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.4135/978152

9730708

 Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2011). How should one go about designing a

qualitative research project? Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research

Methods.

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 Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2011). When should a researcher choose a

qualitative approach? Links to an external site. [Video]. SAGE Research Methods.

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