Topic: Nursing Research Critique Writing Assignment
Purpose(s)
1. To better understand methodological features of nursing research.
2. To systematically appraise the strengths and limitations of a nursing research article.
3. To determine the credibility and usability of the research to nursing practice.
4. To strengthen critical thinking and writing skills.
Assignment:
Write a comparative research critique of two quantitative nursing research studies that use a theoretical framework from one of the following nursing theories: Meleis: Transition Theory, the Roy Adaptation Model, or Pender’s Health Promotion Model. The research study may be from any area of nursing that interests you as long as the framework is from one of the above theorists.
Section I: (1-2 pages) Use Box 5.2 on pages 112-114 as a guide to your critique. Be sure to address the critiquing questions listed for each aspect of the research study. Answers to these questions should be in paragraph format and not merely yes and no responses.
Section II: (2-3 pages) Evaluate the usefulness of the study to nursing practice.
Requirements:
APA format required. Please include/attach a copy of the articles you critique.
Due: Wednesday 10/1. Please submit via Blackboard.
Tips for Success:
Read the article at least twice: first to understand the article and second to critique the study. You may want to search databases for other research critiques as examples of how a critique is written.