This assignment will consist of a quantitative article critique with a focus on the methods, statistics, analysis and interpretation. It will be important to analyze and evaluate the article not just summarize – for example it is not enough to say the sample size was adequate. You should state the sample size and state why you know it was adequate. Do NOT cut/paste from the article- this is YOUR interpretation and analysis of the article. If you use Polit or another source to substantiate your comment, then reference the source. Do not include quotes in the critique.
If you want more specifics to help you with the critique: check out Polit & Beck, (2017) on p:291 (304 in 2021 ed)- guideline for critiquing data collection plans in quantitative studies and structured data collection methods; p. 371- guideline for critiquing descriptive studies (p. 381), p. 399-guideline for critiquing bivariate inferential analyses (p. 408), p. 457- guideline for critiquing interpretations in discussion sections of quantitative research reports (p.465). These guidelines break down the components of the critique process for quantitative research.
Write your critique directly into the rubric. Do not do it in paragraph form.
FAQ on Critique
Here are answers to questions students have asked about the Critique:
1. For our Quantitative Critique, is this supposed to be in paragraph/paper form? Or are we to fill out the rubric with our responses like the example does? You can use either method. You can fill in the rubric or you can use paragraph form- whichever way you prefer as long as you address the areas. Check with your faculty for their preferences.
2. If we are using the rubric table to enter our findings do we need to cite the article beside each set of answers or do we use citations only if we used another source to answer a question? The example didn’t list any citations or references so I just wanted to clarify. I am not using direct quotes but the answers do come from the research paper. Answer: When you complete the critique include the citation at the top of the page. Since a critique is by its very definition about a specific article, once you do that you have indicated where the information came from. Only if you use an outside reference to make a point (you don’t have to do this), do you need to reference any other document.
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