Principles of Research & Evidence Based Practice:
Provides a critique of two articles correctly identifying the type of evidence. For each article you must correctly identify the type of research/evidence which has been presented.
Evaluation of each paper with a focus on its methodology including research design, data collection tools, sampling methods and approach to analysis.
Whilst discussing the article you should include the following:
Is the design chosen (e.g. Randomised Controlled Trial) the most appropriate or would an alternative design be more appropriate for the study? Are there any limitations in the chosen design (e.g. lack of control group)?
Is the methodology for data collection appropriate? Is the material for data collection (e.g. questionnaires, interview schedules) appropriate for the study?
Is the sample appropriate (e.g. demographics, number of participants, type of sampling), given the nature of the study?
Are the methods of the research appropriate to the nature of the question being asked? Is the choice of the employed instrument (e.g. interview schedule) justified?
Was the data collection and record keeping systematic?
Are the themes, concepts and categories derived from the data adequately interpreted?
Is a clear distinction made between the data and their interpretation?
You are expected to support your critique with references to research text.
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Research & Evidence Based Practice:
Examine the Relationship between the Research Process and Development of Evidence for Practice
Discusses different types of evidence, levels of evidence and importance of evidence for practice.
Demonstrates awareness of research process.
Discusses dissemination (i.e. organisations and agencies responsible for dissemination) and barriers to implementation of evidence.
Current literature is used to support discussion related to the topic
Research Critiques:
Appraise Different Types of Evidence and Evaluate its Appropriateness for Implementation in Practice
Provides a critique of two articles correctly identifying the type of evidence.
Evaluation of each paper with a focus on its methodology including research design, data collection tools, sampling methods and approach to analysis.
Current literature is used to support discussion related to the topic
Referencing & Presentation:
- Assignment presented in accordance with University Guidelines
- Reference to appropriate literature to support assignment
- Logical, sequencing of assignment
- Accurate Grammar and Spelling
- Accurate referencing (Harvard system)