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**## NUR501600DUSWK7.pdf**
Treatments for Musculoskeletal & Neurological/Psychological Disorders
Based on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the
following questions:
1. Describe the diagnostic criteria of osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis
2. Discuss types of headaches and their treatment
3. Discuss types of seizures and treatment
4. Discuss Parkinson's disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatment
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current
APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.
◦ Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in
an essay format.
◦ Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2,
followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
◦ Your response should be at least 150 words.
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Theory Development and Evaluation
Examine the science and art of theory development and evaluation.
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA
style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8
points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible
[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/43426/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources?wrap=1](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/43426/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources?wrap=1)
**## NUR501WEE.pdf**
Critical Research Appraisal Assignment
Goal:
You will critically appraise a research design
Content Requirements:
You will select one research report with a qualitative design and one with quantitative
design and answer the following questions regarding the following categories:
1. Discuss what is meant by the term Qualitative Research
◦ Briefly, describe the characteristics of qualitative research and identify
nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a qualitative research
approach.
◦ Compare and contrast three different qualitative research methodologies.
◦ Briefly, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research
evidence for informing nursing practice.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
2. The study, sampling, data collection, analysis, rigor, findings and limitations
◦ Identify the purpose of the study.
◦ Briefly, describe the design of the study and explain why you think it is
either appropriate or inappropriate to meet the purpose.
◦ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not
addressed.
◦ Identify the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
◦ Discuss whether sampling and recruitment were appropriate to the aims
of the research.
◦ Identify the data collection method(s) and discuss whether the method(s)
is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify how the data was analyzed and discuss whether the method(s) of
analysis is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify four (4) criteria by which the rigor of a qualitative project can be
judged.
◦ Discuss the rigor of this study using the four criteria.
◦ Briefly, describe the findings of the study and identify any limitations.
◦ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study
to discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in
your discussion any implications for the discipline of nursing.
3. Discuss what you understand by the term Quantitative Research – Use the
following dot points to guide your discussion (give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ Describe the characteristics of quantitative research.
◦ Identify nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a quantitative
research approach
◦ Differentiate between observational and interventional research designs
and also between experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
◦ Briefly, outline the difference between inferential and descriptive statistics
and their relationship to levels of measurement.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
4. Critique the Quantitative Research Report – Use the following headings to guide
your critique (in all discussions and explanations give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ The study
▪ Identify the purpose and design of the study.
▪ Explain what is meant by ‘blinding’ and ‘randomization’ and
discuss how these were addressed in the design of the study.
▪ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were
not addressed.
◦ Sampling
▪ Explain the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was
used.
▪ Discuss how the sample size was determined – include in your
discussion an explanation of terms used.
◦ Data collection
▪ Briefly, outline how the data was collected and identify any data
collection instrument(s).
▪ Define the terms validity and reliability and discuss how the validity
& reliability of the instruments were/were not addressed in this
study and why this is important.
◦ Data analysis
▪ Outline how the data were analyzed.
▪ Identify the statistics used and the level of measurement of the
data described by each statistical test – include in your discussion
an explanation of terms used.
◦ Findings and limitations
▪ Briefly, outline the findings and identify any limitations of the study
▪ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of
the study to briefly discuss the trustworthiness and applicability
of the study. Include in your discussion an explanation of the
term statistical significance and name the tests of statistical
significance used in this study.
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly
journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your
work.
• Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means
of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of
the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
View Rubric
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/
problems.
8 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
6 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
8 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
6 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
10 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
8 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation
and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 pts
/10 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use
of citations and extended referencing.
10 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of
citations and extended referencing.
8 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use
of citations and extended referencing.
6 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
4 pts
/10 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is
correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
10 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
8 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
6 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing
mechanics need serious attention.
4 pts
/10 pts
**## NUR501WEE.pdf**
Critical Research Appraisal Assignment
Goal:
You will critically appraise a research design
Content Requirements:
You will select one research report with a qualitative design and one with quantitative
design and answer the following questions regarding the following categories:
1. Discuss what is meant by the term Qualitative Research
◦ Briefly, describe the characteristics of qualitative research and identify
nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a qualitative research
approach.
◦ Compare and contrast three different qualitative research methodologies.
◦ Briefly, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research
evidence for informing nursing practice.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
2. The study, sampling, data collection, analysis, rigor, findings and limitations
◦ Identify the purpose of the study.
◦ Briefly, describe the design of the study and explain why you think it is
either appropriate or inappropriate to meet the purpose.
◦ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not
addressed.
◦ Identify the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
◦ Discuss whether sampling and recruitment were appropriate to the aims
of the research.
◦ Identify the data collection method(s) and discuss whether the method(s)
is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify how the data was analyzed and discuss whether the method(s) of
analysis is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify four (4) criteria by which the rigor of a qualitative project can be
judged.
◦ Discuss the rigor of this study using the four criteria.
◦ Briefly, describe the findings of the study and identify any limitations.
◦ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study
to discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in
your discussion any implications for the discipline of nursing.
3. Discuss what you understand by the term Quantitative Research – Use the
following dot points to guide your discussion (give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ Describe the characteristics of quantitative research.
◦ Identify nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a quantitative
research approach
◦ Differentiate between observational and interventional research designs
and also between experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
◦ Briefly, outline the difference between inferential and descriptive statistics
and their relationship to levels of measurement.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
4. Critique the Quantitative Research Report – Use the following headings to guide
your critique (in all discussions and explanations give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ The study
▪ Identify the purpose and design of the study.
▪ Explain what is meant by ‘blinding’ and ‘randomization’ and
discuss how these were addressed in the design of the study.
▪ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were
not addressed.
◦ Sampling
▪ Explain the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was
used.
▪ Discuss how the sample size was determined – include in your
discussion an explanation of terms used.
◦ Data collection
▪ Briefly, outline how the data was collected and identify any data
collection instrument(s).
▪ Define the terms validity and reliability and discuss how the validity
& reliability of the instruments were/were not addressed in this
study and why this is important.
◦ Data analysis
▪ Outline how the data were analyzed.
▪ Identify the statistics used and the level of measurement of the
data described by each statistical test – include in your discussion
an explanation of terms used.
◦ Findings and limitations
▪ Briefly, outline the findings and identify any limitations of the study
▪ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of
the study to briefly discuss the trustworthiness and applicability
of the study. Include in your discussion an explanation of the
term statistical significance and name the tests of statistical
significance used in this study.
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly
journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your
work.
• Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means
of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of
the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
View Rubric
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/
problems.
8 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
6 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
8 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
6 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
10 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
8 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation
and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 pts
/10 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use
of citations and extended referencing.
10 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of
citations and extended referencing.
8 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use
of citations and extended referencing.
6 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
4 pts
/10 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is
correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
10 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
8 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
6 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing
mechanics need serious attention.
4 pts
/10 pts
**## NUR501600DUSWK7.pdf**
Treatments for Musculoskeletal & Neurological/Psychological Disorders
Based on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the
following questions:
1. Describe the diagnostic criteria of osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis
2. Discuss types of headaches and their treatment
3. Discuss types of seizures and treatment
4. Discuss Parkinson's disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatment
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current
APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.
◦ Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in
an essay format.
◦ Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2,
followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
◦ Your response should be at least 150 words.
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Theory Development and Evaluation
Examine the science and art of theory development and evaluation.
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA
style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8
points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible
[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/43426/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources?wrap=1](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/43426/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources?wrap=1)
**## NUR501WEE.pdf**
Critical Research Appraisal Assignment
Goal:
You will critically appraise a research design
Content Requirements:
You will select one research report with a qualitative design and one with quantitative
design and answer the following questions regarding the following categories:
1. Discuss what is meant by the term Qualitative Research
◦ Briefly, describe the characteristics of qualitative research and identify
nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a qualitative research
approach.
◦ Compare and contrast three different qualitative research methodologies.
◦ Briefly, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research
evidence for informing nursing practice.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
2. The study, sampling, data collection, analysis, rigor, findings and limitations
◦ Identify the purpose of the study.
◦ Briefly, describe the design of the study and explain why you think it is
either appropriate or inappropriate to meet the purpose.
◦ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not
addressed.
◦ Identify the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
◦ Discuss whether sampling and recruitment were appropriate to the aims
of the research.
◦ Identify the data collection method(s) and discuss whether the method(s)
is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify how the data was analyzed and discuss whether the method(s) of
analysis is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify four (4) criteria by which the rigor of a qualitative project can be
judged.
◦ Discuss the rigor of this study using the four criteria.
◦ Briefly, describe the findings of the study and identify any limitations.
◦ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study
to discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in
your discussion any implications for the discipline of nursing.
3. Discuss what you understand by the term Quantitative Research – Use the
following dot points to guide your discussion (give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ Describe the characteristics of quantitative research.
◦ Identify nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a quantitative
research approach
◦ Differentiate between observational and interventional research designs
and also between experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
◦ Briefly, outline the difference between inferential and descriptive statistics
and their relationship to levels of measurement.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
4. Critique the Quantitative Research Report – Use the following headings to guide
your critique (in all discussions and explanations give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ The study
▪ Identify the purpose and design of the study.
▪ Explain what is meant by ‘blinding’ and ‘randomization’ and
discuss how these were addressed in the design of the study.
▪ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were
not addressed.
◦ Sampling
▪ Explain the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was
used.
▪ Discuss how the sample size was determined – include in your
discussion an explanation of terms used.
◦ Data collection
▪ Briefly, outline how the data was collected and identify any data
collection instrument(s).
▪ Define the terms validity and reliability and discuss how the validity
& reliability of the instruments were/were not addressed in this
study and why this is important.
◦ Data analysis
▪ Outline how the data were analyzed.
▪ Identify the statistics used and the level of measurement of the
data described by each statistical test – include in your discussion
an explanation of terms used.
◦ Findings and limitations
▪ Briefly, outline the findings and identify any limitations of the study
▪ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of
the study to briefly discuss the trustworthiness and applicability
of the study. Include in your discussion an explanation of the
term statistical significance and name the tests of statistical
significance used in this study.
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly
journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your
work.
• Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means
of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of
the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
View Rubric
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/
problems.
8 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
6 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
8 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
6 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
10 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
8 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation
and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 pts
/10 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use
of citations and extended referencing.
10 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of
citations and extended referencing.
8 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use
of citations and extended referencing.
6 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
4 pts
/10 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is
correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
10 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
8 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
6 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing
mechanics need serious attention.
4 pts
/10 pts
**## NUR501600DUSWK7.pdf**
Treatments for Musculoskeletal & Neurological/Psychological Disorders
Based on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the
following questions:
1. Describe the diagnostic criteria of osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis
2. Discuss types of headaches and their treatment
3. Discuss types of seizures and treatment
4. Discuss Parkinson's disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatment
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current
APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.
◦ Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in
an essay format.
◦ Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2,
followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
◦ Your response should be at least 150 words.
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Theory Development and Evaluation
Examine the science and art of theory development and evaluation.
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA
style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8
points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible
[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/43426/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources?wrap=1](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/43426/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources?wrap=1)
**## NUR501WEE.pdf**
Critical Research Appraisal Assignment
Goal:
You will critically appraise a research design
Content Requirements:
You will select one research report with a qualitative design and one with quantitative
design and answer the following questions regarding the following categories:
1. Discuss what is meant by the term Qualitative Research
◦ Briefly, describe the characteristics of qualitative research and identify
nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a qualitative research
approach.
◦ Compare and contrast three different qualitative research methodologies.
◦ Briefly, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research
evidence for informing nursing practice.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
2. The study, sampling, data collection, analysis, rigor, findings and limitations
◦ Identify the purpose of the study.
◦ Briefly, describe the design of the study and explain why you think it is
either appropriate or inappropriate to meet the purpose.
◦ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not
addressed.
◦ Identify the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
◦ Discuss whether sampling and recruitment were appropriate to the aims
of the research.
◦ Identify the data collection method(s) and discuss whether the method(s)
is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify how the data was analyzed and discuss whether the method(s) of
analysis is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
◦ Identify four (4) criteria by which the rigor of a qualitative project can be
judged.
◦ Discuss the rigor of this study using the four criteria.
◦ Briefly, describe the findings of the study and identify any limitations.
◦ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study
to discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in
your discussion any implications for the discipline of nursing.
3. Discuss what you understand by the term Quantitative Research – Use the
following dot points to guide your discussion (give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ Describe the characteristics of quantitative research.
◦ Identify nursing issues/phenomena that lend themselves to a quantitative
research approach
◦ Differentiate between observational and interventional research designs
and also between experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
◦ Briefly, outline the difference between inferential and descriptive statistics
and their relationship to levels of measurement.
◦ Communicate how this research design used in research.
4. Critique the Quantitative Research Report – Use the following headings to guide
your critique (in all discussions and explanations give reasons for your argument
and support with references):
◦ The study
▪ Identify the purpose and design of the study.
▪ Explain what is meant by ‘blinding’ and ‘randomization’ and
discuss how these were addressed in the design of the study.
▪ Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were
not addressed.
◦ Sampling
▪ Explain the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was
used.
▪ Discuss how the sample size was determined – include in your
discussion an explanation of terms used.
◦ Data collection
▪ Briefly, outline how the data was collected and identify any data
collection instrument(s).
▪ Define the terms validity and reliability and discuss how the validity
& reliability of the instruments were/were not addressed in this
study and why this is important.
◦ Data analysis
▪ Outline how the data were analyzed.
▪ Identify the statistics used and the level of measurement of the
data described by each statistical test – include in your discussion
an explanation of terms used.
◦ Findings and limitations
▪ Briefly, outline the findings and identify any limitations of the study
▪ Use the information that you have gained from your critique of
the study to briefly discuss the trustworthiness and applicability
of the study. Include in your discussion an explanation of the
term statistical significance and name the tests of statistical
significance used in this study.
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly
journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your
work.
• Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means
of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of
the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/
problems.
8 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
6 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/
problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
8 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
6 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 pts
/10 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
10 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
8 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a
moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation
and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 pts
/10 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use
of citations and extended referencing.
10 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of
citations and extended referencing.
8 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use
of citations and extended referencing.
6 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
4 pts
/10 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is
correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
10 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
8 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more
precision and attention to detail.
6 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing
mechanics need serious attention.
4 pts
/10 pts