Individual Assignment: Quantitative Research Article Critique and Systematic Review/Meta-analysis Article Critique For published articles, we cannot simply assume that the published findings are reliable and valid. In order to use the evidence generated from research effectively, we must appraise its quality to determine if we can have confidence in the findings. These two assignments aim to train you to evaluate the quality of quantitative research articles and systematic review/meta-analysis article. Suggested steps to follow: 1. ONE PRIMARY SOURCE QUANTITATIVE ARTICLE for your critique. You need to send the title of the selected article and the link by email to the instructor for approval before you start the critique. 2. Compose your paper: 8-10 pages (excluding the cover and reference pages). APA format (double- spaced, 12-font Tim

Individual Assignment: Quantitative Research Article Critique and Systematic Review/Meta-analysis Article Critique For published articles, we cannot simply assume that the published findings are reliable and valid. In order to use the evidence generated from research effectively, we must appraise its quality to determine if we can have confidence in the findings. These two assignments aim to train you to evaluate the quality of quantitative research articles and systematic review/meta-analysis article. Suggested steps to follow: 1. ONE PRIMARY SOURCE QUANTITATIVE ARTICLE for your critique. You need to send the title of the selected article and the link by email to the instructor for approval before you start the critique. 2. Compose your paper: 8-10 pages (excluding the cover and reference pages). APA format (double- spaced, 12-font Times Roman). 3. On the cover page, write the title of the chosen research article and your name. Focus on critiquing to determine the research quality. 4. Use the Quantitative Research Critique Guidelines (posted in BB) to generate your critical thinking and form your writing. The guidelines are adapted from Polit & Beck (2017). Box 5.2 Guide to an Overall Critique of a Quantitative Research. Refer to the textbook for “detailed critiquing guidelines” if you need more details in each section. 5. The critique should address the items included in the guide. Do not simply answer the “critiquing questions” as “yes” or “no”. Provide your response in a paragraph format with brief explanation or reasons. a. Do not answer the critique questions using sentence fragments or outline format, rather, write this critique in paragraph format. Please re-read and spellcheck your paper before submission. 1. The Research Article Critique should include: • Pertinent information about the study. • Positive AND negative statements about the use of the scientific method. • Positive AND negative statements about NURSING and the research. 2. In the summary assessment section of your paper: i. Determine whether or not the study provided sufficient evidence for future research or clinical practice. ii. If the study is rigorous, discuss how you would apply the evidence to your current practice, future role option, or future research. 3. Submit the paper via safe assign in BB (should be 20% or less). i. Use quotation sparingly. Usually, no more than one quote for a 8-10 page- paper. ii. Any paper with more than 20% of the originality report must be revised. 4. Submit your finalized critique paper through the link in BB.