This week, you will submit summaries of quantitative and qualitative studies. The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with published research, research designs, and methodologies. For the assignment, you will select one quantitative research study and one qualitative study related to the field of nursing and related to the topic and PICOT questions that you developed in Week 2. Each summary must be accurate, succinct, and clear. The articles must be current (within the last five years).
Article choice is very important, therefore:
· Articles used for this assignment cannot be used for the other assignments (students should find new research articles for each new assignment).
· The selected articles should be original research studies. Review articles, concept analysis, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, integrative review, and systematic review articles should not be used.
· Mixed-methods studies should not be used.
· Dissertations should not be used
Ensure the following questions are addressed in each summary:
1. What type of research is it (quantitative, qualitative, and design)? 2. What was the research question(s) or hypothesis? 3. What is the sample, the sample size, and sample attributes? 4. What was the setting of the study? 5. What were the researcher’s findings? (Identify one.)
You must submit the research study articles along with your assignment.
· Each summary should be between 150–250 words.
· Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Rubric
NURS_350_OL – NURS350-Summary (Abstract) of Study
| NURS_350_OL – NURS350-Summary (Abstract) of Study |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTypes of research and rationale for article selection |
| 22.5 to >20.02 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Research is correctly and clearly identified as quantitative or qualitative. Provides detailed examination and rationale for article selection. |
20.02 to >16.88 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Research is correctly and clearly identified as quantitative or qualitative. Provides adequate or satisfactory examination and rationale for article selection with minor omissions or errors. |
16.88 to >13.27 pts
Below Expectations
Research is incorrectly or not clearly identified as quantitative or qualitative. Provides inadequate or unsatisfactory examination and rationale for article selection with major omissions or errors. |
13.27 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Research type is not identified and rationale not provided. |
|
22.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch questions, hypotheses, and variables (quantitative); purpose and phenomena of interest (qualitative or quantitative study) |
| 45 to >40.05 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Research questions, hypotheses, and variables, or research purpose and phenomena of interest, are expertly and accurately investigated for specified a research type (quantitative or qualitative). |
40.05 to >33.75 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Research questions, hypotheses, and variables, or research purpose and phenomena of interest, are adequately and satisfactorily investigated for specified a research type (quantitative or qualitative) with minor omissions or errors. |
33.75 to >26.55 pts
Below Expectations
Research questions and hypotheses, and variables, or research purpose and phenomena of interest, are inadequately and unsatisfactorily investigated for specified a research type (quantitative or qualitative) with major oversights or errors. |
26.55 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Research questions and hypotheses, and variables, or research purpose and phenomena of interest, are not identified or stated. |
|
45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample (quantitative) /Participants (qualitative) |
| 15 to >13.35 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
The sample size (quantitative) or number of participants (qualitative) are clearly and accurately determined. The sample or participant attributes are thoroughly and expertly examined for the specified research type. |
13.35 to >11.25 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
The sample size (quantitative) or number of participants (qualitative) are adequately determined with minor omissions or errors. The sample or participant attributes are adequately examined for the specified research types with minor omissions or errors. |
11.25 to >8.85 pts
Below Expectations
The sample size (quantitative) or number of participants (qualitative) are inadequately or inaccurately determined with major omissions or errors. The sample or participant attributes are inaccurately examined for the specified research types. There are major omissions or errors. |
8.85 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The sample size (quantitative) or number of participants (qualitative) are not determined. The sample or participant attributes are not examined for the specified research types. There are major omissions or errors. |
|
15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSettings |
| 15 to >13.35 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
The setting is accurately and expertly depicted for the specified research type. |
13.35 to >11.25 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
The setting is adequately depicted for the specified research type with minor omissions or errors. |
11.25 to >8.85 pts
Below Expectations
The setting is inadequately depicted for the specified research type with major omissions or errors. |
8.85 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The setting is not identified or depicted. |
|
15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFindings |
| 37.5 to >33.38 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
The research findings are expertly and accurately analyzed and investigated for the identified research type. |
33.38 to >28.13 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
The research findings are satisfactorily analyzed and investigated for the identified research type with minor omissions or errors. |
28.13 to >22.13 pts
Below Expectations
The research findings are unsatisfactorily analyzed and investigated for the identified research type with major omissions or errors. |
22.13 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The research findings are not analyzed or investigated for the identified research type. |
|
37.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style |
| 7.5 to >6.68 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Uses APA Style accurately and consistently to cite sources with only 1–2 errors. Sources are expertly cited and are peer-reviewed, relevant sources. Meets all formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. |
6.68 to >5.63 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Uses APA Style with minor citation violations with 3–4 errors. Sources are somewhat relevant, but may be limited in scholarly nature. Meets most formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. |
5.63 to >4.43 pts
Below Expectations
Reflects incomplete knowledge of APA Style with 5–6 errors. Sources are not cited, or there are many errors. Sources are not scholarly in nature. Meets most formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. |
4.43 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not use APA Style, or there are pervasive errors throughout the paper. Does not meet formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. |
|
7.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics |
| 7.5 to >6.68 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
The writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness; includes thorough details and information; and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct. There are minimal to no errors. |
6.68 to >5.63 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
The writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness, includes sufficient details, and is well organized, but it may contain a few errors. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally correct with not many errors. |
5.63 to >4.43 pts
Below Expectations
The writing lacks clarity or conciseness, contains numerous errors, and lacks organization. Errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper. |
4.43 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors; lacks detail and relevant data and information; and is poorly organized. There are many distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. |
|
7.5 pts |
| Total Points: 150 |
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