ASSESSMENT BRIEF
• A 1000-word review of the research critical appraisal tools. Things to consider:
• Identify the different appraisal tools
• Definition of appraisal tools
• Why do we appraise
• When do we use these tools?
• Deadline: 9th November 2023
Summative Assessment
Component 1 – A 8000-word critical review of the research
process using an appropriate critical appraisal tool.
Assignment draft Submission Deadline: 14 December 2023
Deadline : 11 January 2024
Maria Caudle: mariacaudle@gmail.com
Note: Turnitin opens 2 weeks before deadline
Assignment Structure – 8000 words +/-10%
• Cover Page
• Content page
• Introduction and background of the Research process and appraisal tools (Body )
• Critical appraisal tool for the identification of the problem/ research question (Advantages and disadvantages of selected appraisal tool) • Critical appraisal tool of the methodology (qualitative or quantitative) • Data collection (primary or secondary)
• Data Analysis (Highlighting the appropriateness of data collection and analysis.
• Highlight the implications and limitations of selected appraisal tool(s) to show validity, reliability and applicability of the tool in Healthcare research Identify the suitability/relevance of research results/findings. Conclusion
• Conclusion and Recommendation
Calclusion and recommendations
Identify the
problem/ select
population
(Research
question)
Research
process steps
Results and
discussion
Research design (Data collection and Data analysis)
Referencing
Use : BPP School of Nursing Harvard Reference style:
https://bpp.libguides.com/nursing
What needs to be referenced?
• Facts (which are not common knowledge)
• Sources of data
• A direct quote from a source
• Someone else’s ideas or opinions
Referencing terms explained
• Citation is the in-text reference to your source.
• Your reference list is the list of references you have cited in your written work. Each reference in this list gives the full details of the source and enables others to find