Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice NURS2006

Developing

Satisfactory

AboveRequirements

Outstanding

Marks

0-3

3.5-4.5

4.5-5.5

6

Literaturereview&backgroundtotheproblem

• What are the issues that are presented in the literature review?

• Are these issues presented in logical sequence building to the gap in knowledge?

• What is the gap in knowledge?

• Is the studys significance discussed? Why is this important?

• What is the quality of the sources that have been used to compile the literature review?

• Has a theoretical/conceptual framework been used to guide the study and is it used appropriately?

Areanyoftheseitemsstrengthsorweaknesses?Whyaretheyastrength or a weakness?

6

Recruitment&sampling

• Was the group or population adequately described?

• Were the setting and sample described in sufficient detail?

• Was the approach used to gain access to the site or to recruit participants appropriate?

• Was the best possible method of sampling used to enhance information richness and address the needs of the study?

• Was sample size adequate?

• Was saturation achieved? (qual)

Areanyoftheseitemsstrengthsorweaknesses?Whyaretheyastrength or a weakness?

6

Datacollectionandanalysis

Qualitative

• Were the methods of gathering data appropriate?

• Was there an attempt to achieve data triangulation?

• Were data collection and recording procedures adequately described and do they appear appropriate?

• Were data collected in a manner that minimized bias or behavioural distortions?

• Were the staff that collected data appropriately trained?

• Were the data collected relevant to the research question?

6

DataAnalysis

• Were the data management and data analysis methods sufficiently described?

• Was the data analysis strategy compatible with the research tradition and with the nature and type of data gathered?

• Did the analysis yield a meaningful picture of the phenomenon?

• Did the analytic procedures suggest the possibility of biases?

Quantitative

• What type of data is collected in the study? (nominal etc)

• Was the data that was collected appropriate to the problem/purpose statement?

• What methods of data collection have been used?

• Were measures taken to ensure quality and accuracy of data collected?

• Were measures undertaken to ensure the reliability of the data collection instruments?

• What information is provided to demonstrate validity of the data collection instruments?

DataAnalysis:

• What descriptive or inferential statistics are reported?

• Were the descriptive or inferential statistics appropriate to the level of measurement for each variable?

• Does the article provide a level of significance for the study? Why is this important?

Areanyoftheseitemsstrengthsorweaknesses?Whyaretheyastrength or a weakness?

Ethicalconsiderations

• How have the rights of participants been protected?

• What indications are given that informed consent of the subjects has been insured?

• Was ethical approval obtained from an agency or institution?

• Was the study designed to minimise risks and maximise benefits to participants?

• Areanyoftheseitemsstrengthsorweaknesses?Whyaretheyastrength or a weakness?

6

Rigour:Trustworthiness(Qual)ORReliability/Validity(Quant)

Trustworthiness(Qual)

• Were methods used to enhance the trustworthiness of the data and analysis?

• Was the description of those methods adequate?

• Were the methods used to enhance credibility appropriate and sufficient?

• Did the researcher document research procedures and decision processes sufficiently that findings are auditable and confirmable?

Reliability/Validity(Quant)

• To what degree are the studys conclusions generalizable?

• Does the sampling strategy promote generalizability?

• Is the observed effect the result of the intervention?

• Are there any other explanations for the observed effect?

• What information is provided to demonstrate reliability and validity of the data collection instruments?

6

• Were measures undertaken to ensure internal validity of the study?

• Are there threats to internal and external validity of the study?

• Areanyoftheseitemsstrengthsorweaknesses?Whyaretheya strength or a weakness?

Developing

0-1.25

Satisfactory

1.25-1.5

Aboverequirements

1.5-2.25

Outstanding2.5

AcademicWriting

• Clear and effective academic English.

• Wide range of appropriate vocabulary.

• Free of grammatical errors. Free from spelling, formatting or punctuation errors.

2.5

Referencing

• Critique and rationale supported by literature

• In text referencing done correctly

• References provided in reference list match those given in text

• Reference list conforms to APA 7^thformat

• Minimum of 6 references for satisfactory. Textbook and article being critiqued are not included in the 6.

2.5

Markerswilllookforworkthat:

• Identifies strengths and weaknesses within the published research report

• Demonstrates understanding of research theory

• Using research theory to support the critique

• Is able to identify information from article to support critique

TotalMark

35