The student will undertake a systematic critique of one research paper from a choice provided by the module leader: LSBU, UK

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
The student will undertake a systematic critique of one research paper from a choice provided by the module leader. The student will discuss how this paper fits with current evidence.

The learning outcomes of this module will be assessed by the submission of an essay based on an appraisal of a published research article relevant to the Adult Nursing practice, using an appropriate critiquing tool to include a discussion of the relevance of the research to practice.

Body

• Critique the research paper using the framework provided by the module leader (see below) identifying strengths and limitations of the study in relation to believability and robustness:

Authenticity

• Writing style, author credentials, title, abstract

Robustness

• • Research problem/purpose significance of the study
  • Literature review

• Study design/methods/philosophical underpinnings/theoretical framework/aim/hypothesis

• Sampling
• Ethical considerations
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Findings

In doing this you will be showing an understanding of the research process. Make sure that you support your discussion with relevant references, identifying any implications of the issues identified.

• Demonstrate that you have conducted an appropriate inspection of the literature related to this topic
• Summarise the significant findings, showing where this study fits into the wider

evidence base on the topic. This will help you to demonstrate wider reading and should show that you have undertaken an inspection of the relevant literature.