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
NR439_Reading_Research_Literature
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVelayutham, et al article: Question 1 PurposeIdentifies the purpose of the research article.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the purpose of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the purpose of the research article
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the purpose of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a purpose for the article, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any purpose for the research.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 2 Research QuestionIdentifies the research question implied in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the research question in the study, or identifies the implied question, or indicates that no research question was given.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the research question that the author described.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the research question that the author described.
4.0 pts
Offers a research question, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research question.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 3 Research DesignDescribes the research design of the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the research design of the study.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes the research design of the study.
8.0 pts
Somewhat describes the research design of the study.
4.0 pts
Offers a research design, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research design.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 4 PopulationIdentifies and describes the population.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies and describes in detail the population of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes identifies and describes the population of the research article.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies and describes the population of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a population, but incorrectly identifies it as the one in the research article.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any population.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 5 SampleWas the sample adequate for the research design?
10.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, and if it was adequate.
9.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, but fails to correctly identify if it was adequate.
8.0 pts
Correctly explains the sampling approach, but incorrectly identifies if it was, or was not, appropriate or adequate.
4.0 pts
Misidentifies the sampling approach.
0.0 pts
Doesnâ€t explain any sampling approach.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 6 Data CollectionDescribe the data collection procedure
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in detail.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in general.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the data collection procedure but fails to describe all of it.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the data collection procedure, or omits most of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any data collection procedures.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 7 Data AnalysisHow were the data analyzed
10.0 pts
Correctly describes how the all of the data were analyzed.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes how most of the data were analyzed.
8.0 pts
Describes how the data were analyzed, but may contain some misinformation.
4.0 pts
Describes incorrectly how data were analyzed, or omitted large portions of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how data were analyzed.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 8 LimitationsDescribes the limitations in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the limitations in the study.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the limitations in the study.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the limitations in the study, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the limitations of the study, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any limitations for the study.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 9 ConclusionsDescribes the authors†conclusions.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the authors†conclusions.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the authors†conclusions.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the authors†conclusions, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the authorâ€s conclusions, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any author conclusions.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 10 Advances KnowledgeHow does this advance knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
Describes in-depth how this research advances knowledge in the field.
9.0 pts
Generally, describes how this research advances knowledge.
8.0 pts
Briefly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how the research advances knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePals et al article: Question 11 PurposeIdentifies the purpose of the research article.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the purpose of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the purpose of the research article
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the purpose of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a purpose for the article, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any purpose for the research.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 12 Research QuestionIdentifies the research question implied in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies the research question in the study, or identifies the implied question, or indicates that no research question was given.
9.0 pts
Mostly identifies the research question that the author described.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies the research question that the author described.
4.0 pts
Offers a research question, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research question.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 13 Research DesignDescribes the research design of the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the research design of the study.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes the research design of the study.
8.0 pts
Somewhat describes the research design of the study.
4.0 pts
Offers a research design, but incorrectly identifies it.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any research design.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 14 PopulationIdentifies and describes the population.
10.0 pts
Correctly identifies and describes in detail the population of the research article.
9.0 pts
Mostly describes identifies and describes the population of the research article.
8.0 pts
Somewhat identifies and describes the population of the research article.
4.0 pts
Offers a population, but incorrectly identifies it as the one in the research article.
0.0 pts
Does not identify any population.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 15 SampleWas the sample adequate for the research design?
10.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, and if it was adequate.
9.0 pts
Correctly explains if the sampling approach was appropriate for the research design studied, but fails to correctly identify if it was adequate.
8.0 pts
Correctly explains the sampling approach, but incorrectly identifies if it was, or was not, appropriate or adequate.
4.0 pts
Misidentifies the sampling approach.
0.0 pts
Doesnâ€t explain any sampling approach.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 16 Data CollectionDescribe the data collection procedure.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in detail.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes the data collection procedure in general.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the data collection procedure but fails to describe all of it.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the data collection procedure, or omits most of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any data collection procedures.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 17 Data AnalysisHow were the data analyzed?
10.0 pts
Correctly describes how the all of the data were analyzed.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes how most of the data were analyzed.
8.0 pts
Describes how the data were analyzed, but may contain some misinformation.
4.0 pts
Describes incorrectly how data were analyzed, or omitted large portions of the information.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how data were analyzed.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 18 LimitationsDescribes the limitations in the study.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the limitations in the study.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the limitations in the study.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the limitations in the study, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the limitations of the study, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any limitations for the study.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 19 ConclusionsDescribes the authors†conclusions.
10.0 pts
Correctly describes all of the authors†conclusions.
9.0 pts
Correctly describes most of the authors†conclusions.
8.0 pts
Correctly describes some of the authors†conclusions, but may omit one or two.
4.0 pts
Minimally describes the authorâ€s conclusions, or misidentifies them.
0.0 pts
Does not describe any author conclusions.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion 20 Advances KnowledgeHow does this advance knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
Describes in-depth how this research advances knowledge in the field.
9.0 pts
Generally, describes how this research advances knowledge.
8.0 pts
Briefly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
4.0 pts
Incorrectly describes how this research advances knowledge in the field.
0.0 pts
Does not describe how the research advances knowledge in the field.
10.0 pts
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.
25.0 pts
Correctly names file, includes name on paper. Writes in complete sentences with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors.
22.0 pts
One to four errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
20.0 pts
Five to eight errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
10.0 pts
Nine to twelve errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax
0.0 pts
Thirteen or more errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
25.0 pts
Total Points: 225.0
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