Task:

Select one of the attached Qualitative or Quantitative to critique

The student will undertake a systematic critique of one research paper from a choice provided

by the module leader. The student will discuss how this paper fits with current evidence.

3,000 words

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Assignment Guidelines

Clear Introduction

  • Provide a clear statement of intent and signpost the essay.
  • Tell the reader what will be included in this essay and in what order.
  • State why the topic is important to your field of nursing.
  • Outline the importance of research in nursing, critiquing research and link to evidence based practice.
  • Define key terms which are relevant to your essay – ensure the definitions are relevant to your essay content (e.g. if using quantitative research, ensure your definition relates to the type of studies and methodology you are discussing).

Body

  • Critique the research paper using the framework provided by the module leader (see below) identifying strengths and limitations of the study in relation to believability and robustness:

Authenticity

  • Writing style, author credentials, title, abstract

Robustness

  • Research problem/purpose significance of study
  • Literature review
  • Study design/methods/philosophical underpinnings/theoretical framework/

aim/hypothesis

  • Sampling
  • Ethical considerations
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Findings

In doing this you will be showing an understanding of the research process. Make sure that you support your discussion with relevant references, identifying any implications of the issues identified.

  • Demonstrate that you have conducted an appropriate inspection of the literature related to this topic
  • Summarise the significant findings, showing where this study fits in to the wider

evidence base on the topic. This will help you to demonstrate wider reading and should show that you have undertaken an inspection of the relevant literature.

Conclusion

  • Conclude your essay by summarising what you have discussed throughout this essay in a logical order. Do not just repeat your introduction. Start this by giving an overall summary – what have you done – what have you shown, how is this relevant to current practice, where does this need to go from here?

Throughout, you need to demonstrate

  • Evidence of original thought
  • Succinct writing: keeping within the word limit (3000 words)
  • Good presentation (see guidance below) with correct grammar and spelling
  • Correct referencing –this should follow university guidelines:

Referencing: Harvard LSBU

Critiquing framework

The use of one of the critiquing frameworks below is compulsory:

For quantitative research:

How to appraise quantitative research

Xabi Cathala Calvin Moorley

For qualitative research:

How to appraise qualitative research

Calvin Moorley Xabi Cathala

You are reminded that London South Bank University has a policy on the late submission of work and on claiming extenuating circumstances. Specific details of these policies and others relating to assessment regulations can also be found in the Student Handbook.