BaileyArticleCritique
Wilson, F., Brown, D., Stephens-Ferris, M. (2006). Can easy-to-read immunization information increase knowledge in urban low-income mothers. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 21(1), 4-12. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2005.06.003
Aspect of the Report
Critiquing Questions
Student Assessment
Title
Is the title a good one, succinctly suggesting key variables and the study population?
The title is sufficiently brief yet describes key variables such as immunization information, urban-low income mothers, increased knowledge and easy-to-read dictates level of skill required.
Abstract
Does the abstract clearly and concisely summarize the main features of the report (problem, methods, results, conclusions)?
The abstract clearly and concisely summarizes the problem and elaborates into the magnitude of the problem; the conceptual framework; describes the method and the procedure; the results with subsequent discussion and conclusion.
Introduction
Statement of the problem
Is the problem stated unambiguously, and is it easy to identify?
Does the problem statement build a cogent and persuasive argument for the new study?
Does the problem have significance for nursing?
Is there a good match between the research problem and the paradigm and methods used? Is a quantitative approach appropriate?
The problem is stated in a definite and identifiable way. However there could potentially be more than one identifiable interpretation of the problem. The problem statement does build a clear, logical and persuasive argument for the new study and defines the importance to the nurse and to health care. The study utilized Orem’s self-care deficit theory and was a typical example of this framework as the study included specific aspects such as self-care is the responsibility of the individual and lack of knowledge is cited as a self-care deficit. Quantitative approach was absolutely the correct choice for the study as the examiners utilized mean averages for educational levels and did a
Aspect of the Report
Critiquing Questions
Student Assessment
Title
Is the title a good one, succinctly suggesting key variables and the study population?
The title is sufficiently brief yet describes key variables such as immunization information, urban-low income mothers, increased knowledge and easy-to-read dictates level of skill required.
Abstract
Does the abstract clearly and concisely summarize the main features of the report (problem, methods, results, conclusions)?
The abstract clearly and concisely summarizes the problem and elaborates into the magnitude of the problem; the conceptual framework; describes the method and the procedure; the results with subsequent discussion and conclusion.
Introduction
Statement of the problem
Is the problem stated unambiguously, and is it easy to identify?
Does the problem statement build a cogent and persuasive argument for the new study?
Does the problem have significance for nursing?
Is there a good match between the research problem and the paradigm and methods used? Is a quantitative approach appropriate?
The problem is stated in a definite and identifiable way. However there could potentially be more than one identifiable interpretation of the problem. The problem statement does build a clear, logical and persuasive argument for the new study and defines the importance to the nurse and to health care. The study utilized Orem’s self-care deficit theory and was a typical example of this framework as the study included specific aspects such as self-care is the responsibility of the individual and lack of knowledge is cited as a self-care deficit. Quantitative approach was absolutely the correct choice for the study as the examiners utilized mean averages for educational levels and did a
References: Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T., (2010). Essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for nursing practice (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Wilson, F., Brown, D., Stephens-Ferris, M. (2006). Can easy-to-read immunization information increase knowledge in urban low-income mothers. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 21(1), 4-12. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2005.06.003