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Individual: Analyzing Published Research Articles (IAPRA) Paper
Analyzing Published Research Article The purpose of this paper is to interpret the article as most relevant to the group topic.
- Analyze one primary data research article most relevant to your group topic and 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 and clinical significance related to evidence-based
practice (PO#4 & 8).
Due Date (please see course calendar for specific dates/times)
- The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Points Possible: 200 Points
Paper Preparation:
- It is NOTacceptable to use bullet-points in the body of text review paper.
- All review contents must be PARAPHRASEDwith your OWN words with in-text citations.
- It is NOTacceptable to QUOTE article contents EXCEPT the Purpose of Study as required. Analyzing Published Research Article
- Paper must include all required APA-Style/Format
- Do NOTleave 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 BEFOREyou submit your paper due date and time.
- If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage AT/AFTERyou submit your final paper due date and time, Academic Integrity Violation Procedures will be initiated Analyzing Published Research Article
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, and a further sanction will be determined by the Administrators
Individual Analyzing Published Research Article (IAPRA)
Part I: Research Question, Purpose, Variables and Participants
Research Question
- Clearly and concisely states your group research question as formulated in PICO format.( Here is my research question: Non-pharmacological interventions to promote smoking cessations
PICO:
- For adults who smoke daily, does nonpharmacological techniques compared to pharmacological techniques help to improve smoking cessation rates?
Purpose of the Study
- Describe the purpose/aim of the study as the author stated in the article: may cut & paste
- Do NOTchange or modify the purpose statement on the article
Variables
- Identify study variables from theabove 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
Intervention Procedures/Obtaining Information Procedures
Quantitative Study
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 in clinical setting……etc)
Part II: Data Collection Procedures & Measurement Tools/Instruments
- Describe ALL methods to collect data in detail (i.e. interview, survey, observation……etc.)
- Describe eachmeasurement tool/instrument used to measure/assess outcomes in the study in detail. Analyzing Published Research Article
Results/Findings
Participant Characteristics/Sociodemographic Findings
- Describe participant characteristics or sociodemographic status
- Must be objective, descriptive, and comprehensive
- Must describe the findings of Tables/Figures to provide comprehensive information about participant characteristics as article provided.
Study Results/Findings
- Describe ALLOther Results/Findings besides above participant characteristics in detail.
- Each result item must include Headings/Subheadingsas the article provided.
- Do NOTsimply saying “pain level was decreased,” “adherence was increased”…etc
- Do NOTinclude contents from Discussion and/or Conclusion in the article.
Part III: Synthesis of Findings
Synthesis of Findings
- Describe the Rationale/Mechanismfor how/why Finding of each intervention/factor helps your Research Question (e. how/what mechanism does music therapy help pain, how does sucking stimulation increase oral intake for pre-term infants)
- Should NOTrepeat same contents you had on Findings section and/or article
- May include citations from other sources for above described rationale/mechanism (i.e. textbooks, CDC…etc)
Nursing Implications
- How the nurses can implement the research findings into nursing practice.
Group Article Summary Table (All group members)
- Describe each group member’s article on Research Article Summary Table.
- Use bullet points for each category.
Grading Rubric & Description for IAPRA
| Part I (80) | ||
| Research Question | 5 | · Accurately/Clearly states group’s Research Question as your group formulated |
| Purpose of Study | 5 | · Describe the purpose of the study as the author stated in the article.
§ Do NOT change or modify the statement on the article |
| Variables | 10
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· Identify study variables from the above stated Purpose of Study
§ Quantitative Study: Dependent & Independent variables OR § Descriptive, Qualitative Study: Variables of Interest |
| Participants | 5
5 5 |
· Enrollment: How did they recruit eligible participants in the study?
· Eligibility: Describe Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria · Numbers: Total numbers of participants in the study |
| Intervention Procedures
Obtaining Information Procedures
|
35 | Quantitative Study:
· Intervention Group: Describe the detailed Intervention contents, procedures, and person who provided Intervention for Intervention group. · Control Group: Describe the detailed contents, procedures, and person who provided contents for Control group OR |
| Descriptive Study:
· Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet each participant, visited home/met clinical……etc) |
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| Format | 10 | Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations |
| Part II (75) | ||
| Data Collection
Measurement Tools |
5
25 |
· Describe ALL data collection methods in detail (i.e. survey, interview, observation)
· Describe each measurement tool/instrument used to measure study outcomes in detail. |
| Participant Characteristics/Sociodemographic Findings
All other Results/Findings |
10
25
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· Must be descriptive and comprehensive
· Describe participant characteristics or sociodemographic findings · Describe the findings of Tables/Figures to provide comprehensive information about participant characteristics as article provided
· Describe ALL Other Results/Findings besides above participant characteristics in the article in detail for each Result item · Each Result item may include Headings/Subheadings of Results as the article provided. · Do NOT simply saying “pain level was decreased,” “adherence was increased” – provide numbers or % if available · Do NOT include contents from Discussion and/or Conclusion in the article. |
| Format | 10 | · Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations |
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Part III (45) |
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| Synthesis of Findings
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10 | · Describe the Rationale for how/why Finding of each intervention/factor helps your Research Question (i.e. how or by what mechanism does music therapy help pain? How does sucking stimulation increase oral intake for pre-term infants?)
· Should NOT repeat same contents you had on Findings section and/or article · Should have citation of analyzed article(s) · May include citations from other sources for above described rationale and mechanism (i.e. textbooks, CDC…etc) |
| Nursing Implication | 7 | · How can nurses implement the research findings into nursing practice? |
| Format | 3 | · Followed APA format for paper, in-text citation, references. |
| Article Summary Table (Group) | 25 | · Describe article on Research Article Summary Table
· Use bullet points for each column in the Table · Submit Table as separate document |
Total Points: 200 Points