Analysis Of A Critique: Article On A Model

The above article will be critiqued using Caldwell, Henshaw and Taylor’s (2005) critiquing framework as a guide (Appendix 1). The intent is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research article and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodology.

In reviewing this article, this writer was able critique the study and the suitability that it can possess if applied to actual practice. An important factor on whether a study can be considered valuable is if it is transferable in other situation, that is, a study's results should also be reflective if duplicated on other samples (Polit & Beck, 2006). Thus, the statistical power, internal and external validity are important to observe and note (Polit & Beck). If this writer were to carry out this study, it would have to be reflective of how the researcher performed it originality.

This paper is an academic critique of an article written by Lautrette, et al. (2007) titled: “A Communication Strategy and Brochure for Relatives of Patients Dying in the ICU” and accurately reflected the content of the article and the research study itself. The abstract explained the article in more detail, while remaining concise. The type of research study, sample size, variables, intervention, measurement method, findings, and conclusion were all mentioned in the abstract.

CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills programme 2010) is a tool for one to criticize research paper. The questions provided, make one think and consider whether a research study is convincing and trustworthy. In the following, CASP will be used to criticize 1 quantitative research and 1 qualitative research.

In this paper I am going to go with the video for social structure theory when covering the following topics. I will introduce how the video supports a social structure theory, the primary subject and content, major principles of the sociology theory addressed and social issues discussed. I am going to discuss, in the last part of this paper, what are some possible consequences for a social policy change. The video that I have chosen to do this paper on will be the “Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone” to best fit with my beliefs of social structure theory simply the top reason for criminality evolving.

Case studies allow for in-depth explorations of nuanced topics in real situations. They are especially useful in obtaining insight on specific issues or situations in their natural environment. Specifically, in critical health studies we are able take different models and theories and apply them to real situations to better understand the nuances behind them. In case studies, critical reflections are a necessary tool. Critically reflecting on an issue or topic allows for the heart of the issue to be viewed from a different lens, integrating different models and theories from those originally shown. With this in mind, the intent of this paper is to critically analyze how applying the disciplinary perspective of health psychology and a

According to Stockhausen & Conrick (2002), “Learning how to critique research articles is one of the fundamental skills of scholarship in any discipline” (p. 38). Burns & Grove (2011) found “An intellectual critical appraisal of a study involves a careful, complete examination of that study to judge its strengths, weaknesses, meaning, credibility, and significance for practice” (p. 419). The extent, amount and nature of publications accessible today by different means implies it has become crucial to prepare students and practitioners to judge the trustworthiness and helpfulness of published research (Stockhausen & Conrick, 2002, p. 38). The purpose of this report is critiquing a qualitative research article on pressure ulcers.

Quantitative and qualitative research studies are both significant in nursing. In this paper, I will be critiquing two articles using both approaches. Using Walden’s database system, the articles will be located and compared to one another. After this assignment, I hope to gain a better understanding if critiquing research articles.

Everyone possess critical thinking skills but when it comes to criticize a journal article it can be difficult for the first time, one of the best ways to develop critical thinking and reading skills is to use some strategies when reading and evaluating a research study (Wood & Haber,1998). The following essay it is going to focus in a critique of a qualitative journal article by giving its strengths and weakness, critical appraisal it is going to be done with support from different references and frameworks relevant to a qualitative study.

The framework that will be used to critique the above research paper is Coughlan, Cronin and Ryan (2007). This framework has been chosen because it is easy to follow and is routinely used to critique quantitative research studies (Fothergill and Lipp, 2014).

Rolfe, G. Jasper, M. Freshwater, D. 2011, Critical Reflection in Practice, 2nd edn, Macmillan Publishers Limited, Basingstoke, pp. 8 – 12

In the article “Language acquisition for deaf children: Reducing the harms of zero tolerance to the use of alternative approaches” the authors talked about children need regularly and meaningfully accessible to human language. Children that have not acquired a language in the early years might never speak fluently in any language. This critical period is for children to develop their first language skills. Most children that are born deaf in the developed countries have cochlear devices implanted, but these devices do not offer accessible language to many deaf children. This device might cause the child to miss the critical period that is needed for children.

This assignment will critically appraise two different article from Von Haaren, B., Haertel, S., Stumpp, J., “Reduced emotional stress reactivity to a real-life academic examination stressor in students participating in a 20-week aerobic exercise training: A randomised controlled trial using Ambulatory Assessment” and Kim, J., Yang, H., & Schroeppel, S. (2013), “A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of Kouk Sun Do on University Students with Anxiety Symptoms”. The assessment will look at the best appraisal that best suit the case study of Mariana who is a first year health sciences student at an Australian university. As a single mother with an 18 months old daughter, she is concerned she might find it difficult to mix with other students, as her priorities will be different. She had a difficult childbirth and her daughter suffers from severe asthma. When Mariana is at university her daughter attends the local childcare centre. Mariana suffers from diabetes and a rare blood disorder. Mariana has limited family support and lives in a small unit a bus ride away from the university. This essay will evaluate both appraisals and choose the being used for this case study or research article will explain in details if the research followed the article within the research process. This essay will include the benefit, weakness, types of evidence, evidence Hierarchy, level of evidence, the ethical issues, the data collection methods, and analysis. The appraisal will also discuss

Week 6 Assignment: Application: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies (due by Day 7 of Week 7)

Evaluation is an important process required to determine the reliability and validity of information from various sources, such as journals, text books, and web pages (http://www.lib.berkeley.edu). The article in question looks at “the impact of early dementia an outdoor life”. Bennet (2001) is the framework that will be used to help structure the evaluation of this article, as it should then give an indication if the information is clearly justified or not. The study was carried out by four researchers: who have clearly stated their educational and professional back round in biographical notes Duggan et al (2008). The aim of the study was to determine if it is beneficial to sufferers of dementia to venture outdoors on a regular