Reference no: EM133992274 , Length: Word Count:2500
Critical appraisal of research papers
Paper - Medication Errors Among Nursing Students: A Critical Appraisal of Individual and System-Level Contributing Factors
TASK OVERVIEW
In this summative assessment task, you will undertake a critical review of two peer-reviewed primary research journal articles (one quantitative and one qualitative) that you have found on your chosen topic.
To complete your critical appraisals you will need to use the information provided with this assessment in Moodle. This information (located in the task instructions & details tab) details the various information that you must consider as a part of your appraisal of your two selected articles.
This task will not only assess your ability to critically analyse academic literature, but will also enhance your understanding of how such research contributes to evidence-based practice. By focusing on articles published within the last seven years, you will ensure your work is grounded in the most current scientific findings, directly applicable to modern healthcare settings. No AI shortcuts - Just Genuine Assignment Help from Real Tutors.
Marking criteria
Ensure you read through the marking criteria to understand what you will be assessed on. Use the criteria to conduct a self-review of your assessment before submitting to ensure you have attempted to achieve the highest standard.
This task should be presented according to the following guidelines:
• no or very few typographic errors
• referencing must be presented in APA 7th Edition with appropriate citations throughout
• paraphrasing is better than the use of quotations (use quotes sparingly)
• all quotes and ideas from other sources (paraphrases/summaries) must be acknowledged
• Introduction - Write a succinct introduction of your chosen topic and critical review
• Critical review - Bibliographic citation entry using APA 7th Edition, critique/analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the study and provide constructive feedback and suggest areas for improvement. (Please refer to table on Moodle to see what areas you need to focus on and include in your critical review)
• Significance and contribution to the discipline/practice - Critically evaluation, compare these two studies with other recent,at least four, scholarly literature, and discuss how this research is relevant/not relevant to the practice setting.
• Reference list (not counted in word limit)
Length : 2500 words +/-10%
• In-text citations and headings are included in the word count.
• The reference list is not included in the word count.
• Assessment will only be marked up to the +10% word limit APA 7th edition
• 6-8 peer-reviewed journal articles (including the articles that are being critically appraised)
• Must include in-text citations and reference list
• All work should be typed in 12-point font, and double spaced
• Page numbers are to be included on the bottom left corner of the page