Using the critiquing questions identified A critical appraisal of a research study is different than summarizing a research study.
When critically appraising a research study, you are evaluating how well the study’s author(s) addressed each aspect of the research study.
Use the critiquing questions identified in Table 4-2 Guide to a Focused Critique of Evidence Quality in a Qualitative Research Report critically appraise the study.
The appraisal must be between 3 – 4 pages in length (excluding the student title page and reference list).
The critical appraisal must address the following aspects of the research study.
Write 1 to 2 paragraphs to appraise the methods, including the research design and the research tradition.
Write 1 paragraph to evaluate the sample and setting.
Write 1 to 2 paragraphs to assess data collection.
Write 1 paragraph to appraise the procedures.
Write 1 paragraph to assess the enhancement of trustworthiness.
Write 1 paragraph to evaluate the results.
Write 1 paragraph to assess data analysis.
Write 1 to 2 paragraphs to appraise the findings.
Write a 1 paragraph summary assessment.
