SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
\nThe student will undertake a systematic critique of one research paper from a choice provided
\nby the module leader. The student will discuss how this paper fits with current evidence.
\nThe learning outcomes of this module will be assessed by the submission of an essay based on an appraisal of a published research article relevant to the Adult Nursing practice, using an appropriate critiquing tool to include a discussion of the relevance of the research to practice.
\n3,000 words
\n(Pass Mark 40%- see Module Site for Marking Criteria)
\nCOURSEWORK SUBMISSION
\nSubmission Route:
\nOne electronic copy to be submitted via Moodle according to the guidance below:
\nInstruction to students on submitting assignments electronically
\n1. All assignments will be submitted electronically through Moodle.
\n3. The submitted assignment must have a footer which includes page numbers.
\nI need help writing my essay – research paper note your name must not be printed anywhere on the submission document.
\nWhen you submit your paper electronically you will have the opportunity to save a receipt.
\nDocument Layout
\n\u2022 2.0 line spacing
\n\u2022 Size 12 font Arial
\n\u2022 Page number as footer on all pages
\nYou should not place your name on any part of the paper
\nAssignment Guidelines
\nClear Introduction
\no Provide a clear statement of intent and signpost the essay.
\no Tell the reader what will be included in this essay and in what order.
\no State why the topic is important to your field of nursing.
\no Outline the importance of research in nursing, critiquing research and link to evidence based practice.
\no Define key terms which are relevant to your essay \u2013 ensure the definitions are relevant to your essay content (e.g. if using quantitative research, ensure your definition relates to the type of studies and methodology you are discussing).
\nBody
\no Critique the research paper using the framework provided by the module leader (see below) identifying strengths and limitations of the study in relation to believability and robustness:
\nAuthenticity
\no Writing style, author credentials, title, abstract
\nRobustness
\no Research problem\/purpose significance of study
\no Literature review
\no Study design\/methods\/philosophical underpinnings\/theoretical framework\/
\naim\/hypothesis
\no Sampling
\no Ethical considerations
\no Data collection
\no Data analysis
\no Findings
\nIn doing this you will be showing an understanding of the research process. Make sure that you support your discussion with relevant references, identifying any implications of the issues identified.
\n\u2022 Demonstrate that you have conducted an appropriate inspection of the literature related to this topic
\n\u2022 Summarise the significant findings, showing where this study fits in to the wider
\nevidence base on the topic. This will help you to demonstrate wider reading and should show that you have undertaken an inspection of the relevant literature.
\nConclusion
\n\u2022 Conclude your essay by summarising what you have discussed throughout this essay in a logical order. Do not just repeat your introduction. Start this by giving an overall summary \u2013 what have you done \u2013 what have you shown, how is this relevant to current practice, where does this need to go from here?
\nThroughout, you need to demonstrate
\n\u2022 Evidence of original thought
\n\u2022 Succinct writing: keeping within the word limit (3000 words)
\n\u2022 Good presentation (see guidance below) with correct grammar and spelling
\n\u2022 Correct referencing \u2013this should follow university guidelines:
\nhttps:\/\/my.lsbu.ac.uk\/my\/wcm\/myconnect\/c6be7b33-cfab-445e-a87c34aab23d4d0e\/harvard-referencing-helpsheet.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
\nCritiquing framework
\nThe use of one of the critiquing frameworks below is compulsory:
\nFor quantitative research:
\nHow to appraise quantitative research
\nXabi Cathala Calvin Moorley
\nFor qualitative research:
\nHow to appraise qualitative research
\nCalvin Moorley Xabi Cathala
\nYou are reminded that London South Bank University has a policy on the late submission of work and on claiming extenuating circumstances. Specific details of these policies and others relating to assessment regulations can also be found in the Student Handbook.
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\nSUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: The student will criticize one research paper chosen by the module leader. Examine how this paper relates to current evidence.
\nFor this module, students must submit an essay evaluating a published research paper relevant to Adult Nursing practice, using an acceptable critiquing technique to evaluate the research’s relevance to practice.
\n3,000 w (Pass Mark 40 percent – see Module Site for Marking Criteria)
\nSUBMIT COURSEWORK
\nSubmission: One electronic copy via Moodle, as follows:
\nStudents’ electronic assignment submission instructions
\nEach assignment will be uploaded on Moodle.
\n3. The assignment must have a footer with page numbers.
\nYour name must not appear on the submission paper.
\nWhen submitting your article electronically, you can save a receipt.
\n\u2022 2.0 line spacing \u2022 12 font Arial
\n\u2022 All pages have a page number
\nNo part of the paper should bear your name.
\nInstructions
\nIntuitive
\no Clearly state the essay’s purpose.
\no Describe the essay’s structure to the reader.
\nHow does it affect your field of nursing?
\no Explain the value of nursing research, critique it, and apply it to practice.
\no Define important terms pertinent to your essay content (e.g. if using quantitative research, ensure your definition relates to the type of studies and methodology you are discussing).
\nBody
\no Evaluate the research paper using the module leader’s framework (see below) Identifying study strengths and weaknesses in terms of plausibility and robustness:
\nAuthenticity
\no Title, author, and abstract
\nRobustness
\nDesign, techniques, philosophical underpinnings, theoretical framework, aim, hypothesis, sampling, and ethical issues
\nData acquisition, analysis, and findings
\nThis will demonstrate an understanding of the research process. Assist your argument with appropriate references and indicate any ramifications of the concerns raised.
\n\u2022 Show that you have read and understood the relevant literature.
\n\u2022 Assignment Help – Summarize the key findings and relate them to the larger body of data. This will assist you exhibit broader reading and that you have looked into the relevant material.
\nConclusion
\n\u2022 Assignment Help – Summarize your essay’s points in a logical order. Don’t just repeat your opening. What have you done, what have you shown? How does this relate to current practice? Where do you need to go from here?
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