Critical Appraisal Process Assignment Purpose: To critically appraise a research study following a designated appraisal process.
Select a research article of a qualitative or a quantitative study that is of interest to you. Use an article that you will use in your PICOT CAP project. This will be the most efficient and assist with completing your final assignment too.
Include article with assignment. Provide a full reference with DOI/ website link and a PDF of the article itself.The article should be published in a peer reviewed journal and be 5 years or newer.
Read the grading rubric for this assignment.
Appraise a qualitative or quantitative research study article in the areas presented in the appropriate appraisal guide for quantitative (pdf) or qualitative study (pdf). Use the appropriate guideline link for your research study article.
Qualitative Study
Quantitative Study
Student Appraisal of:
Problem statement Research Problem & Purpose
Purpose & Research Questions Literature Review Guidelines
Literature Review Guidelines Study Framework
Frame of Reference & Research Tradition Research Objectives, Questions, Hypotheses
Sampling and Sample Variables
Data Collection Design
Protection of Human Subjects Sample, Population, Settings
Data Management & Analysis Measurements
Findings & Discussion Data Collection & analysis
Evaluation / Summary Interpretation of Findings and Evaluation
Prepare a document that lists each question followed by your response.
Use the critical appraisal guide template for answering questions for qualitative or quantitative study appraisal.
Use References page in APA format. Include cover page.
Each question should be answered with at least 2-3 sentences and be thorough with critiquing key elements.
Provide APA reference page with DOI/ website link and a PDF of the article itself with assignment submission.
Click the Module 5 CAP Assignment link to submit your complete paper on or before the due date.