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Assignment: Qualitative Research
Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least one (1) source using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page are required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Conduct a literature search to select a qualitative research study on the topic identified in Module 1. Conduct an initial critical appraisal of the study.
Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of qualitative studies, including:
Question 1: What type of qualitative research design was utilized to conduct the study?
Question 2: Are the results valid/trustworthy and credible?
Question 3: How were the participants chosen?
Question 4: How were accuracy and completeness of data assured?
Question 5: How plausible/believable are the results?
Question 6: Are implications of the research stated?
Question 7: May new insights increase sensitivity to others' needs?
Question 8: May understandings enhance situational competence?
Question 9: What is the effect on the reader?
Question 10: Are the results plausible and believable?
Question 11: Is the reader imaginatively drawn to the experience?
Question 12: What are the results of the study?
Question 13: Does the research approach fit the purpose of the study?
Question 14: How does the researcher identify the study approach?
Question 15: Are the data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?
Question 16: Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?
Question 17: Does the literature support a need for the study?
Question 18: What is the study's potential contribution?
Question 19: Is the sampling clear and guided by study needs?
Question 20: Does the researcher control selection of the sample?
Question 21: Do sample size and composition reflect the study needs?
Question 22: Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?
Question 23: Are data collection procedures clear?
Question 24: Are sources and means of verifying data explicit?
Question 25: Are researcher roles and activities explained?
Question 26: Are data analysis procedures described?
Question 27: Does analysis guide directions of sampling when it ends?
Question 28: Are data management processes described?
Question 29: What are the reported results (descriptive or interpretation)?
Question 30: How are specific findings presented?
Question 31: Are the data meanings derived from data described in context?
Question 32: Does the writing effectively promote understanding?
Question 33: Will the results help me care for my patients?
Question 34: Are the results relevant to persons in similar situations?
Question 35: Are the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?
Question 36: How may the results be applied to clinical practice?
Please be sure to answer the questions thoroughly using complete sentences and APA format. Explain responses to yes/no questions in detail by presenting information found in the study to support your response.
Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.
Expectations: Length: Clearly and fully answer all questions; attach a copy of the article
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of one (1) scholarly source for the article is required for this assignment.
Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or a PDF document (.pdf)
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, "RHall Assignment 1.docx")