Locate the literature review section. Summarize using your own words from one of the study/literature findings. Be sure to identify which study you are summarizing.
Discuss how the author’s review of literature (studies) supported the research purpose/problem. Share something that was interesting to you as you read through the literature review section.
Describe one strategy that you learned that would help you create a strong literature review/search for evidence. Share your thoughts on the importance of a thorough review of the literature.
Boyle, D. K., & Thompson, S.A. (2020). CMSRNs’ continuing competence methods and perceived value of certification: A descriptive study. MEDSURG Nursing, 29(4), 229-254.
Category: evidence based practice
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Title: Understanding the Role of Continuing Competence and Certification for CMSRNs: A Literature Review Summary In the literature review section of their study, “CMSRNs’ continuing competence methods and perceived value of certification: A descriptive study,” Boyle
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Title: Critique of Qualitative Research Article
Locate a Qualitative research article to critique. It is recommended that you utilize the LIRN Library for this activity.
You can access the LIRN Library in the Canvas navigation bar.
Create a Microsoft Word document and paste in the following sections. Then critique the qualitative research article by providing content in the sections.
1. What makes this a Qualitative
Research article?
2. What is the title APA citation for the article you are critiquing?
3. Problem Statement (rationale why study needs to be conducted, background, and importance):
4. Why does the study require a qualitative methodology?
5. Method (phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography):
6. Sample selection:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Sample size:
7. Setting described:
8. Data collection strategy (interview, observation, focus group):
9. What was done to enhance the study’s credibility, trustworthiness, and auditability?
10. Is protection of human subjects addressed?
11. Conclusions/Implications:
• Is the significance of the research described in the context of what is already known?
• Do the conclusions/implications reflect the reported findings?
• Are study limitations addressed?
• Are recommendations for practice/research provided?
12. Level of evidence (placement on evidence hierarchy used in class):
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1. What makes this a Quantitative Research article? This is a quantitative research article because it utilizes numerical data and statistical analysis to answer research questions and test hypotheses. The study follows a structured and systematic approach, collecting data from a sample population and
Locate a Quantitative research article to critique. It is recommended that you utilize the LIRN Library for this activity.
You can access the LIRN Library in the Canvas navigation bar.
Create a Microsoft Word document and paste in the following sections. Then critique the quantitative research article by providing content in the sections.
1. What makes this a Quantitative
Research article?
2. What is the title APA citation for the article you are critiquing?
3. Problem Statement (rationale why study needs to be conducted, background, and importance).
4. Research Questions and/or
Hypotheses (clearly written).
5. Research Methodology/Design (experimental, quasi-experimental, descriptive, correlational, RTC).
6. Setting (i.e., acute hospital, geographical location, etc.).
7. How did researchers select the sample:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• Exclusion Criteria:
• What type of sampling (convenience, purposive, random selection):
• Sample size and characteristics:
• Assignment to experimental or control group (how, by whom, when):
8. Implications and conclusions.
Submit a copy of the full text article used for the assignment along with your paper.