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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodologies used in health care settings

Module code and title:             NS521 – Research Methods for Nursing

Assignment task

This is a 2,000 word systematic critique of one research paper from a choice provided by the module leader, using Caldwell et al’s (2005) critiquing tool.

You are expected to:

Identify a research study from the selection of papers found on the NS521 Blackboard shell within the assignment Folder. The papers will be uploaded during week 4 of the module.

You will be expected to critique the identified research paper using Caldwell et al’s (2005) critiquing tool. This can also be found in the assignment folder. You must also reference according to the Harvard referencing system.

The essay should include:

1. Introduction - Clear indication of the research paper selected with a rationale for choosing. Make reference to the critiquing tool.

2. Highlight which aspects of the critiquing tool will be focused upon. Critical evaluation of the research paper systematically utilising the critiquing tool.

3. Analysis of the research findings and the implications (or not) for clinical practice.

4. Conclusion – A summary of the main findings.

Learning outcomes

This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodologies used in health care settings

Demonstrate an ability to underpin critical arguments with an appropriate range of contemporary literature.

Critically appraise research literature using the required critiquing tool.

Task requirements

Your submitted work must be presented in size 12, Arial font with 1.5 line spacing. The assignment has a word count of 2,000 with + or – 10%. Each page must be numbered. On the title page you must include the following elements:

-       Your student number and cohort.

-       Module code and name.

-       The actual word count.

-       The submission date.

-       Your seminar leader and module leader’s name.

 

This assignment should be presented in essay format, with a clear introduction and conclusion. You should avoid use of the 1st and 2nd person and use an appropriately formal academic style, avoiding contractions (e.g., don’t, won’t, etc.) and informal or spoken forms of language. Essays do not typically use headings and sub-headings.

Be sure not to identify any individual or organisation directly or by implication in your work (NMC, 2015).

Equally, unless crucial to the argument and/or where the information is already in the public domain, refer to organisations only in the most general terms, e.g., an NHS trust.


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