Dialogic oral exam in nursing education

NUR 306 Evidenced-Based Nursing Research

Qualitative Research Critique

1. Title: (5 points)
   1. Does the title clearly and concisely describe the study?
   2. Are the variables included in the title?
   3. Is the population /sample included in the title?

 

2. Abstract: (5 points)
   1. Is an abstract included in the article?
   2. Does the abstract include a statement of the problem and/or purpose?
   3. Does the abstract briefly summarize design, methodology, results, and conclusions?

 

3. Confidence in Findings of the Report: (10 points)
   1. What are the qualifications and reputation of the investigator?
   2. What evidence is there in this report that they are qualified to conduct this study?
   3. Is the article published in a referred journal?

 

4. Statement of the Problem: (10 points)
   1. Is the phenomenon of interest clearly identified?
   2. Has the researcher identified why the phenomenon requires a qualitative format?
   3. Are the philosophical underpinnings of the research described?

 

5. Purpose: (10 points)
   1. Is the purpose of conducting the research made explicit?
   2. Does the researcher describe the projected significance to the work of nursing?

 

 

6. Method: (15 points)
   1. Is the method used to collect data compatible with the qualitative research?
   2. Is the method adequate to address the phenomenon of interest?

 

7. Sampling: (15 points)
   1. Does the researcher describe the selection of participants?
   2. Are the informants who were chosen appropriate to the research study?

 

8. Data Collection: (10 points)
   1. Is the data collection focused on human experience?
   2. Does the researcher describe data collections strategies? (interview, observation, field notes)
   3. Is protection of human subjects addressed?
   4. Is saturation of the data described?
   5. Are the procedures for collecting data made explicit?

 

9. Data Analysis: (10 points)
   1. Does the researcher describe the strategies used to analyze the data?
   2. Has the researcher remained true to the data?
   3. Does the reader understand the procedures used to analyze data?
   4. Are the results meaningful to individuals not involved in the research?
   5. Findings – Are the findings presented within context?
   6. Is the reader able to apprehend the essence of the experience of the report of the findings?
   7. Are the researchers conceptualizations true to the data?

 

10. Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations: (10 points)
    1. Do the conclusions, implications, and recommendations give the reader a context in which to use the findings?
    2. Do the conclusions reflect the findings of the study?
    3. Are recommendations for future study offered?
    4. Is the significance of the study to nursing made explicit?

 

 

NUR 306 Evidenced-Based Nursing Research

Grading Rubric for Qualitative Research Critique

 

 

Student’s Name (s):____________________________________________  Date:_________

 

 

Critique Guidelines	Possible Number of Points	Earned Number of Points
Title Professor comment:	5
Abstract Professor comment:	5
Confidence in findings of report Professor comment:	10
Statement of the Problem Professor comment:	10
Purpose of Study Professor comment:	10
Method Professor comment:	15
Sampling Professor comment:	15
Data Collection Professor comment:	10
Data Analysis Professor comment:	10
Conclusion and Future Recommendations Professor comment:	10
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS	100