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Analyzing Published Research Articles
Purpose
• The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles as most relevant to the group topic.
• Analyze 2 PRIMARY DATA RESEARCH ARTICLES most relevant to your group topic & research question.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies (PO#4 & 8).
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility & clinical significance related to evidence-based
practice (PO#4 & 8)
Due Date
• Week #5, October 2, Wednesday, 2:00 PM: Submit in Unit 5, GAPRA in CANVAS
• Please submit by clicking “Module” for Unit 5 where the “Turnitin” function is implemented (NOT
via clicking Grade for Unit 5)
• The College’s Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Points Possible: 220 Points (RUA 200 points + Additional Contents 20 points)
Paper Preparation:
• Please describe the literature review in paragraphs & complete sentences
with appropriate APA citations.
▪It is NOT acceptable to use bullet-points in the body of text review paper.
▪All review contents must be PARAPHRASED with your OWN words.
▪It is NOT acceptable to QUOTE article contents EXCEPT the Purpose of Study as required.
• Paper MUST be written using PAPER FORMAT (page #2).
• Paper must include all required APA-Style/Format elements.
• Page Length: 6-8 pages EXCLUDING Summary Table, Title page, & Reference pages
• Do NOT leave blank for any of these review elements.
• Any review element left blank will get 0 point: If authors did not provide information or it was not applicable
for certain elements, make note such as “No information was given” or “Not applicable”
PLAGIARISM: “Turnitin” Percentage
• Less than 25 percentage: Acceptable percentage.
• Turnitin Draft Submission Box
▪Submit your draft of paper into Turnitin Draft Submission Box to check your percentage as many times as
needed before you submit your final paper to designated Unit.
• If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage, you must revise/modify your paper contents BEFORE you
submit your paper due date & time.
• If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage AT/AFTER you submit your final paper due date & time,
Academic Integrity Violation Procedures will be initiated
Academic Integrity Violation Procedure
• Academic Integrity Violation letter will be sent to student
• Assignment Grade will be 0 point
• The violation case will be reviewed & a further sanction will be determined by the Administrators.
Analyzing Published Research Article (APR) Paper Format
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RESEARCH QUESTION
• Clearly & concisely states your group research question as formulated.
OVERVIEW & SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM
• Must provide in-text citations for all sources of information (i.e. CDC, textbook….etc).
• Provide detailed information for Overview & Significance of Problem of your topic & Research Question
Overview of Problem
• What do we already know about your topic in general?
• Provide detailed general information about your topic: Facts & Figures, Risk Factors, Complication…etc.
Significance of Problem
• Provide detailed information about specific concerns & issues related to your research question.
ARTICLE REVIEW #1 (Citation)
PURPOSE/AIM/OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
• Describe the purpose/aim of the study as the author stated in the article: may do 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
QUANTITATIVE STUDY: INTERVENTION PROCEDURES
Intervention/Treatment Group
• Describe the intervention contents given to Intervention group
• Describe how the contents were given to Intervention group
• Identify the person who provided Intervention contents to Intervention group
Control Group: If the study has Control Group
• Describe the contents given to Control group
• Describe how the contents were given to Control group
• Identify the person who provided contents to Control group
OR
DESCRIPTIVE/QUALITATIVE STUDY: OBTAINING INFORMATION PROCEDURE
•Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet
each participant, visited home/met clinical……etc)
DATA COLLECTION & MEASUREMENT TOOLS/INSTRUMENTS
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Analyzing Published Research Articles
Purpose
• The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles as most relevant to the group topic.
• Analyze 2 PRIMARY DATA RESEARCH ARTICLES most relevant to your group topic & research question.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies (PO#4 & 8).
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility & clinical significance related to evidence-based
practice (PO#4 & 8)
Due Date
• Week #5, October 2, Wednesday, 2:00 PM: Submit in Unit 5, GAPRA in CANVAS
• Please submit by clicking “Module” for Unit 5 where the “Turnitin” function is implemented (NOT
via clicking Grade for Unit 5)
• The College’s Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Points Possible: 220 Points (RUA 200 points + Additional Contents 20 points)
Paper Preparation:
• Please describe the literature review in paragraphs & complete sentences
with appropriate APA citations.
▪It is NOT acceptable to use bullet-points in the body of text review paper.
▪All review contents must be PARAPHRASED with your OWN words.
▪It is NOT acceptable to QUOTE article contents EXCEPT the Purpose of Study as required.
• Paper MUST be written using PAPER FORMAT (page #2).
• Paper must include all required APA-Style/Format elements.
• Page Length: 6-8 pages EXCLUDING Summary Table, Title page, & Reference pages
• Do NOT leave blank for any of these review elements.
• Any review element left blank will get 0 point: If authors did not provide information or it was not applicable
for certain elements, make note such as “No information was given” or “Not applicable”
PLAGIARISM: “Turnitin” Percentage
• Less than 25 percentage: Acceptable percentage.
• Turnitin Draft Submission Box
▪Submit your draft of paper into Turnitin Draft Submission Box to check your percentage as many times as
needed before you submit your final paper to designated Unit.
• If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage, you must revise/modify your paper contents BEFORE you
submit your paper due date & time.
• If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage AT/AFTER you submit your final paper due date & time,
Academic Integrity Violation Procedures will be initiated
Academic Integrity Violation Procedure
• Academic Integrity Violation letter will be sent to student
• Assignment Grade will be 0 point
• The violation case will be reviewed & a further sanction will be determined by the Administrators.
Analyzing Published Research Article (APR) Paper Format
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/53426995/NR-449-Week-5-RUA-Group-Analyzing-Published-Research-Articles-GAPRA-
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RESEARCH QUESTION
• Clearly & concisely states your group research question as formulated.
OVERVIEW & SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM
• Must provide in-text citations for all sources of information (i.e. CDC, textbook….etc).
• Provide detailed information for Overview & Significance of Problem of your topic & Research Question
Overview of Problem
• What do we already know about your topic in general?
• Provide detailed general information about your topic: Facts & Figures, Risk Factors, Complication…etc.
Significance of Problem
• Provide detailed information about specific concerns & issues related to your research question.
ARTICLE REVIEW #1 (Citation)
PURPOSE/AIM/OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
• Describe the purpose/aim of the study as the author stated in the article: may do 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
QUANTITATIVE STUDY: INTERVENTION PROCEDURES
Intervention/Treatment Group
• Describe the intervention contents given to Intervention group
• Describe how the contents were given to Intervention group
• Identify the person who provided Intervention contents to Intervention group
Control Group: If the study has Control Group
• Describe the contents given to Control group
• Describe how the contents were given to Control group
• Identify the person who provided contents to Control group
OR
DESCRIPTIVE/QUALITATIVE STUDY: OBTAINING INFORMATION PROCEDURE
•Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet
each participant, visited home/met clinical……etc)
DATA COLLECTION & MEASUREMENT TOOLS/INSTRUMENTS
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