Reading Research Literature Guidelines
Updated 8/11/2017
Purpose
The student will read research literature to determine the research purpose, question, design, population, sample, limitations, data collection and analysis.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO4 and 8)
CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO4 and 8)
Points: This assignment is worth 225 points.
Due Date: Submit the completed Reading Research Literature form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5.
Requirements
- Download the research articles from the Chamberlain library.
Retrieve the following research articles: Make sure you are viewing the full text PDF. If you view the article in HTML format, you may not be able to see the tables and figures that are referenced in the questions.
Velayutham, S. G., Chandra, S. R., Bharath, S., & Shankar, R. G. (2017). Quantitative balance and gait measurement in patients with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer diseases: A pilot study. Indian Journal Of Psychological Medicine, 39(2), 176-182. doi:10.4103/0253-7176.203132. http://proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=122248443&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Pals, R. S., Hansen, U. M., Johansen, C. B., Hansen, C. S., Jørgensen, M. E., Fleischer, J., & Willaing, I. (2015). Making sense of a new technology in clinical practice: A qualitative study of patient and physician perspectives. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1), 1-10. doi:10.1186/s12913-015-1071-1 http://proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=her&AN=109884152&site=eds-live (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Download the Reading Research Literature form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
- Watch the video on how to complete this assignment at http://www.brainshark.com/devry/vu?pi=zGCzbNjK4zHr05z0. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Type answers to the questions directly onto the form. Your form does NOT need to follow APA formatting; however, you are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and write in complete sentences.
- Please post questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forum.
- Save the file by clicking Save as and adding your last name, e.g., NR439_W5_Reading_Research_Literature_Form_Smith.docx.
- Submit the completed form by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5.
**Academic Integrity Reminder**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.
Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page.
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Rubric
NR439_Reading_Research_Literature
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVelayutham, et al article: Question 1 PurposeIdentifies the purpose of the research article. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 2 Research QuestionIdentifies the research question implied in the study. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 3 Research DesignDescribes the research design of the study. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 4 PopulationIdentifies and describes the population. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 5 SampleWas the sample adequate for the research design? |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 6 Data CollectionDescribe the data collection procedure |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 7 Data AnalysisHow were the data analyzed |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 8 LimitationsDescribes the limitations in the study. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 9 ConclusionsDescribes the authors’ conclusions. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 10 Advances KnowledgeHow does this advance knowledge in the field. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePals et al article: Question 11 PurposeIdentifies the purpose of the research article. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 12 Research QuestionIdentifies the research question implied in the study. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 13 Research DesignDescribes the research design of the study. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 14 PopulationIdentifies and describes the population. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 15 SampleWas the sample adequate for the research design? |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 16 Data CollectionDescribe the data collection procedure. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 17 Data AnalysisHow were the data analyzed? |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 18 LimitationsDescribes the limitations in the study. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 19 ConclusionsDescribes the authors’ conclusions. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 20 Advances KnowledgeHow does this advance knowledge in the field. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle and WritingNames file, includes name on paper. Writes in complete sentences with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. |
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25.0 pts |
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Total Points: 225.0 |