Individual: analyzing published research articles (apra) paper

Purpose 

·  The purpose of this paper is to interpret the article as most relevant to the group topic. 

·  Analyze ONE PRIMARY DATA RESEARCH ARTICLES 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 Friday 21st

·  Week #4, Mon, May 24,  Part I: Research Question, Purpose of Study, Variables, & Participants.  

·  Week #4, Wed, May 26,  Part II: Intervention Procedures OR Obtaining Information Procedures  

·  Week #5, Mon,. May 31, Part III Data Collection & Measurement Tools/Instruments.

·  Week #5, Wed.. Jun 2, Part IV Results/Findings. 

·  Week #6, Mon., Jun 7, Part V Synthesis of Findings & Nursing Implications. 

·  Week #6, Wed. Jun 9, Part VI  Group Article Summary Table.  Only 1 group member should submit

·  The College’s Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Points Possible: 200 Points 

Paper Preparation:

·  Please describe the literature review in paragraphs and complete sentences with appropriate APA in-text citations.  

§ It is NOT acceptable to use bullet-points in the body of text review paper.

§ All review contents must be PARAPHRASED with your OWN words with in-text citations.

§ It is NOT acceptable to QUOTE article contents EXCEPT the Purpose of Study as required.

·  Paper MUST be written using PAPER FORMAT (page #3).

·  Paper must include all required APA-Style/Format elements as designated.

·  Do NOT leave 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

§ Before any final submission, must use the Turnitin DRAFT box to check your percentage. Can submit multiple times as needed before you submit your final paper to designated Unit (too many . 

·  If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage, you must revise/modify your paper contents BEFORE you submit your paper by due date and time.

·  If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage AT/AFTER you submit your final paper due date and time, Academic Integrity Violation Procedures will be initiated

·  If Final paper has less than 25% and NO in-text citations, that is also considered an Academic Integrity Violation

Academic Integrity Violation Procedure

·  Academic Integrity Violation letter will be sent to student

·  Assignment Grade will be 0 point as placeholder

·  The violation case will be reviewed, and a further sanction will be determined by the Addison Leadership Team.

Analyzing Published Research Article (IAPRA)

Part I

Research Question

·  Clearly and concisely state your group research question and in PICO format.

Purpose of the Study

·  Describe the purpose/aim of the study as the author(s) stated in the article – direct quote.

·  Do NOT change or modify the purpose statement on the article 

Variables: Identify study variables from the above 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

Part II: Intervention Procedures OR Descriptive/Qualitative Studies: 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 III: Data Collection Procedures & Measurement Tools/Instruments

·  Describe ALL methods to collect data in detail (i.e. interview, survey, observation……etc.)

·  Describe each measurement tool/instrument used to measure/assess outcomes in the study in detail.

Part IV: 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 ALL Other Results/Findings of study in detail.

§ Each result item may include Headings/Subheadings as the article provided.

§ Must summarize the findings of Tables and Figures as the article provided.

§ Do NOT simply saying “pain level was decreased,” “adherence was increased”…etc  

§ Do NOT include contents from Discussion and/or Conclusion in the article. 

Part V

Synthesis of Findings

·  Describe the Rationale/Mechanism for how/why Finding of each intervention/factor helps your Research Question (i.e. how/what mechanism does music therapy help pain, how does sucking stimulation increase oral intake for pre-term infants, or how each identified factor decrease quality of life….etc)

·  Should NOT repeat same contents you had on Findings section and/or article

·  May include citations from the analyzed article or from other sources for above described rationale/mechanism (i.e. textbooks, CDC…etc) 

Nursing Implications

·  How can nurses implement/incorporate the research findings into nursing practice?

Part VI: Group Article Summary Table

· Each group member should summarize their own article on one Group document: Research Article Summary Table.

· Use bullet points for each category

· Only 1 member should submit the Group Summary Table

Grading Rubric & Description for Analyzing Published Research/Individual Literature Review

Part I (40)

Research Question (5)

· Accurately/Clearly state group’s Research Question as your group formulated and in PICO format

Purpose of Study (5) 

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)

· Identify study variables from the above stated Purpose of Study

§ Quantitative Study: Dependent & Independent variables 

 OR

§ Descriptive, Qualitative Study: Variables of Interest 

Participants (15)

· Enrollment: How did they recruit eligible participants in the study?

· Eligibility: Describe Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

· Numbers: Total numbers of participants in the study

Format (5)

Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations

Part II (40)

Intervention Procedures ORObtaining 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/Qualitative Study:

· Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet each participant, visited home/met clinical……etc)

Format (5)

5

Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations

Part III (35)

Data Collection & Measurement Tools(3

· Describe ALL data collection Methods in detail (i.e. survey, interview, blood test, observation….etc)

· Describe ALL Measurement tools/instruments in detail 

Format (5)

Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations

Part IV (40)

Results/Findings (35) 

Participant Characteristics/Sociodemographic Findings

·  Describe participant characteristics or sociodemographic status

·  Must be descriptive and comprehensive

·  You must describe the findings of Tables/Figures to provide comprehensive information about participant characteristics as article provided

Study Results/Findings

·  Describe ALL Other Results/Findings besides above participant characteristics in the article in detail for each Result item

·  Each Result item must include Headings/Subheadings of Results as the article provided.

·  Must describe the contents of Tables and Figures as the article provided.

·  Do NOT simply saying “pain level was decreased,” “adherence was increased”…etc.  

·  Do NOT include contents from Discussion and/or Conclusion in the article.  

Format (5)

Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations

Part V (20)

Synthesis of Findings (10)

·  Describe the Rationale/Mechanism for how/why Finding of each intervention/factor helps your Research Question (i.e. how/what mechanism does music therapy help pain, how does sucking stimulation increase oral intake for pre-term infants, or how each identified factor decrease quality of life….etc.)

·  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 the nurses can implement the research findings into nursing practice?

Format (3)

·  Followed APA format for paper, in-text citation, references.

Part VI (25)

Group Article Summary Table (25)

· Describe article on Research Article Summary Table

· Use bullet points for each column in the Table

· Submit Table as separate document