Did the literature review identify gaps in knowledge?

NO COVER PAGE OR REFERENCE PAGE

I have attached the article/journal I need to be critiqued.

Part I Introduction to the Study
Rationale for selection of the article.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart I Introduction to the Study
a. Purpose of the Study (5 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction to the Study
c. General Research Questions (5 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Review of the Literature
a. Critique of the author’s review of the literature (5 Points)
1. How many studies were evaluated?
2. Did the literature review identify gaps in knowledge?
3. Was the literature review relevant and current?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Conceptual Framework
b. Identify the theoretical or conceptual framework used (5 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Hypotheses
c. Identify the specific hypotheses or research questions (3 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Variables
d. Identify the specific variables that were measured (2 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart III: Sample Selection
a. Sample selection (5 Points)
1. Type and size of sample
2. How did the authors obtain the sample?
3. Inclusion and exclusion criteria
4. Adequate representation of minorities and gender

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart III: Legal & Ethical Issues
b. Legal and ethical issues (10 Points)
1. What protections were in place for each subject’s privacy, confidentiality, anonymity?
2. Use of an IRB
3. Informed consent
4. Address HIPAA
5. What safeguards were in place for children or vulnerable populations?
6. Were subjects reimbursed?
7. Ethical issues you identified

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart IV: Study Design
a. Design of the study (5 Points)
1. Was the study quantitative, qualitative, or mixed?
2. Define the study design according to your research text – cite reference

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart IV: Instrumentation
b. Instrumentation (5 Points)
1. What scales or tools were used?
2. How did the author report reliability and validity?
3. According to your research text, do the values reported by the authors support the reliability/validity of the instruments used (cite reference)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart IV: Data Analysis
c. Data Analysis (5 Points)
1. What statistical tests did the authors use?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart V: Results
a. Results (5 Points)
1. Summarize the results and findings from the study.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart V: Implications and Recommendations
1. Discuss how the findings are relevant to nursing practice or education. Are suggestions for future studies identified (5 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart V: Limitations
d. (5 Points)
1. What did the authors identify as limitations to the study?
2. What did you identify as limitations to the study?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart VI: Relevance to Your Clinical Practice
In-depth discussion of how the findings from this article will impact or change your practice. (5 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
Uses Correct APA Format Includes references, internal citation, abbreviations, subheadings, pagination, title page. (10 Points)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/Grammar
Uses correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure (10 Points)

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