Research Paper

Individual: Analyzing Published Research Articles (IAPRA) Paper
Purpose
• The purpose of this paper is to interpret the article as most relevant to the group topic.
• Analyze one primary data research article most relevant to your group topic and research question.

Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies (PO#4 & 8).
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based
practice (PO#4 & 8).

Due Date (please see course calendar for specific dates/times)
• The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Points Possible: 200 Points

Paper Preparation:
• It is NOT acceptable to use bullet-points in the body of text review paper.
• All review contents must be PARAPHRASED with your OWN words with in-text citations.
• It is NOT acceptable to QUOTE article contents EXCEPT the Purpose of Study as required.

• Paper must include all required APA-Style/Format
• Do NOT leave blank for any of these review elements.
• Any review element left blank will get 0 point: If authors did not provide information or it was not applicable for certain elements, make note such as “No information was given” or “Not applicable”

PLAGIARISM: “Turnitin” Percentage
• Less than 25 percentage: Acceptable percentage.
• Turnitin Draft Submission Box
 Submit your draft of paper into Turnitin Draft Submission Box to check your percentage as many times as needed before you submit your final paper to designated Unit.
• If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage, you must revise/modify your paper contents BEFORE you submit your paper due date and time.
• If your Final paper has 25% or higher percentage AT/AFTER you submit your final paper due date and time, Academic Integrity Violation Procedures will be initiated

Academic Integrity Violation Procedure
• Academic Integrity Violation letter will be sent to student
• Assignment Grade will be 0 point
• The violation case will be reviewed, and a further sanction will be determined by the Administrators

Individual Analyzing Published Research Article (IAPRA)

Part I: Research Question, Purpose, Variables and Participants
Research Question
• Clearly and concisely states your group research question as formulated in PICO format.

Purpose of the Study
• Describe the purpose/aim of the study as the author stated in the article: may cut & paste
• Do NOT change or modify the purpose statement on the article

Variables
• Identify study variables from the above stated Purpose of Study
• Quantitative Study: Dependent & Independent Variables OR Descriptive, Qualitative Study: Variables of Interest

Participants
• Enrollment: How did they recruit/enroll eligible participants in the study?

• Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria: Describe Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

• Total Participant Numbers: Total numbers of participants in the study

Intervention Procedures/Obtaining Information Procedures
Quantitative Study
Intervention/Treatment Group
• Describe the intervention contents given to Intervention group
• Describe how the contents were given to Intervention group
• Identify the person who provided Intervention contents to Intervention group

Control Group: If the study has Control Group
• Describe the contents given to Control group
• Describe how the contents were given to Control group
• Identify the person who provided contents to Control group
OR
Descriptive/Qualitative Study: Obtaining Information Procedure
• Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet each participant, visited home/met in clinical setting……etc)

Part II: Data Collection Procedures & Measurement Tools/Instruments
• Describe ALL methods to collect data in detail (i.e. interview, survey, observation……etc.)
• Describe each measurement tool/instrument used to measure/assess outcomes in the study in detail.

Results/Findings
Participant Characteristics/Sociodemographic Findings
• Describe participant characteristics or sociodemographic status
• Must be objective, descriptive, and comprehensive
• Must describe the findings of Tables/Figures to provide comprehensive information about participant characteristics as article provided.

Study Results/Findings
• Describe ALL Other Results/Findings besides above participant characteristics in detail.
 Each result item must include Headings/Subheadings as the article provided.
 Do NOT simply saying “pain level was decreased,” “adherence was increased”…etc
 Do NOT include contents from Discussion and/or Conclusion in the article.

Part III: Synthesis of Findings
Synthesis of Findings
• Describe the Rationale/Mechanism for how/why Finding of each intervention/factor helps your Research Question (i.e. how/what mechanism does music therapy help pain, how does sucking stimulation increase oral intake for pre-term infants)
• Should NOT repeat same contents you had on Findings section and/or article
• May include citations from other sources for above described rationale/mechanism (i.e. textbooks, CDC…etc)

Nursing Implications
• How the nurses can implement the research findings into nursing practice.

Group Article Summary Table (All group members)
• Describe each group member’s article on Research Article Summary Table.
• Use bullet points for each category.

Grading Rubric & Description for IAPRA
Part I (80)
Research Question 5 • Accurately/Clearly states group’s Research Question as your group formulated
Purpose of Study 5 • Describe the purpose of the study as the author stated in the article.
 Do NOT change or modify the statement on the article
Variables 10

• Identify study variables from the above stated Purpose of Study
 Quantitative Study: Dependent & Independent variables
OR
 Descriptive, Qualitative Study: Variables of Interest
Participants 5
5
5 • Enrollment: How did they recruit eligible participants in the study?
• Eligibility: Describe Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria
• Numbers: Total numbers of participants in the study
Intervention Procedures

Obtaining Information Procedures

35 Quantitative Study:
• Intervention Group: Describe the detailed Intervention contents, procedures, and person who provided Intervention for Intervention group.
• Control Group: Describe the detailed contents, procedures, and person who provided contents for Control group
OR
Descriptive Study:
• Describe the detailed procedure for obtaining information/data (i.e. made appointment to meet each participant, visited home/met clinical……etc)
Format 10 Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations
Part II (75)
Data Collection

Measurement Tools 5

25 • Describe ALL data collection methods in detail (i.e. survey, interview, observation)
• Describe each measurement tool/instrument used to measure study outcomes in detail.
Participant Characteristics/Sociodemographic Findings

All other Results/Findings 10

25

• Must be descriptive and comprehensive
• Describe participant characteristics or sociodemographic findings
• Describe the findings of Tables/Figures to provide comprehensive information about participant characteristics as article provided

• Describe ALL Other Results/Findings besides above participant characteristics in the article in detail for each Result item
• Each Result item may include Headings/Subheadings of Results as the article provided.
• Do NOT simply saying “pain level was decreased,” “adherence was increased” – provide numbers or % if available
• Do NOT include contents from Discussion and/or Conclusion in the article.
Format 10 • Followed APA format for paper and in-text citations

Part III (45)
Synthesis of Findings
10 • Describe the Rationale for how/why Finding of each intervention/factor helps your Research Question (i.e. how or by what mechanism does music therapy help pain? How does sucking stimulation increase oral intake for pre-term infants?)
• Should NOT repeat same contents you had on Findings section and/or article
• Should have citation of analyzed article(s)
• May include citations from other sources for above described rationale and mechanism (i.e. textbooks, CDC…etc)
Nursing Implication 7 • How can nurses implement the research findings into nursing practice?
Format 3 • Followed APA format for paper, in-text citation, references.
Article Summary Table (Group) 25 • Describe article on Research Article Summary Table
• Use bullet points for each column in the Table
• Submit Table as separate document

Total Points: 200 Points