Homework: Individual Analyzing Published Research Article (IAPRA)
Research Question, Purpose, Variables and Participants
Research Question
Clearly and concisely states your group research question as formulated in PICO format.
Purpose of the Study
Describe the purpose/aim of the study as the author stated in the article: may cut & paste
Do NOT change or modify the purpose statement on the article
Variables
Identify study variables from the above stated Purpose of Study
Quantitative Study: Dependent & Independent Variables OR Descriptive, Qualitative Study: Variables of Interest
Participants
Enrollment: How did they recruit/enroll eligible participants in the study?
Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria: Describe Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria
Total Participant Numbers: Total numbers of participants in the study
Intervention Procedures/Obtaining Information Procedures
Quantitative Study
Intervention/Treatment Group
1) Describe the intervention contents given to Intervention group
2) Describe how the contents were given to Intervention group
3) Identify the person who provided Intervention contents to Intervention group
Control Group: If the study has Control Group
1) Describe the contents given to Control group
2) Describe how the contents were given to Control group
3) Identify the person who provided contents to Control group
OR
1) Descriptive/Qualitative Study: Obtaining Information Procedure
2) Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet each participant, visited home/met in clinical setting......etc)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.