Identifying and describing the strengths and weaknesses of the research method
This assignment involves identifying and describing the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used in the Sand-Jecklin and Sherman (2014) research article in this week’s resources.
Focus on the research design, sample data collection methods, tools used for data collection, and the plan for data analysis as discussed in the Sand-Jecklin and Sherman (2014) article.
Identify at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the study based on reliability and validity by including additional support with citations from resources not assigned this week.
Use the copy of the Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research located in this week’s resources. The template includes an area for each element discussed in the study.
Be brief, paraphrase and summarize each of the elements clearly on the form.
Provide the full citation of the article used for this Assignment on the template.
Sand Jecklin K., & sherman, J (2014). A quantitative assessment of patient and nursing outcomes of bedside nursing report implementation. journal of clinical nursing 23(19/20) 2854-2863
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Rubric
Excellent Proficient Basic Needs Improvement
Research Design
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Student provided a fully developed explanation of the research design with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Student provided a developed discussion of the research design with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.
11 (11%) – 11 (11%)
Student provided a minimally-developed discussion of the research design with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.
0 (0%) – 10 (10%)
Student provided a under-developed discussion of the research design with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues.
Sample Selection
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Student provided a fully developed explanation of the sample selection with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Student provided a developed explanation of the sample selection with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
11 (11%) – 11 (11%)
Student provided a minimally developed explanation of the sample selection with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
0 (0%) – 10 (10%)
Student provided an under developed explanation of the sample selection with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
Data Collection Methods, Measures & Tools
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Student provided a fully developed explanation of the data collection methods, measures and tools with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Student provided a developed explanation of the data collection methods, measures and tools with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
11 (11%) – 11 (11%)
Student provided a minimally developed explanation of the data collection methods, measures, and tools with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
0 (0%) – 10 (10%)
Student provided an under developed explanation of the data collection methods, measures and tools with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
Plan for Data Analysis
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Student provided a fully developed explanation of the plan for data analysis with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Student provided a developed explanation of the plan for data analysis with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
11 (11%) – 11 (11%)
Student provided a minimally developed explanation of the plan for data analysis with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
0 (0%) – 10 (10%)
Student provided a under developed explanation of the plan for data analysis with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
Identifies and describes the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used. You should have at least 2 strengths and two weakness based on reliability and validity and supported with a citation for each. (Review AWE 3000 writing expectations, paraphrasing, summarizing and scholarly writing.)
23 (23%) – 25 (25%)
Student provided a fully developed discussion of at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the research methods based on the reliability and validity and supported with a citation for each with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
20 (20%) – 22 (22%)
Student provided a developed discussion of at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the research methods based on the reliability and validity and supported with a citation for each with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
18 (18%) – 19 (19%)
Student provided a minimally developed discussion of at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the research methods based on the reliability and validity and supported with a citation for each with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
Student provided an under developed discussion of at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the research methods based on the reliability and validity and supported with a citation for each with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.
Academic Writing Expectations (AWE 2) 2000/3000 Level
9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
Demonstrates fully developed sentence, paragraph, and essay level skills. Uses evidence from multiple sources to support content. Meets the 3000 AWE level with no writing issues and exceeds the minimum reference requirement.
8 (8%) – 8 (8%)
Demonstrates developed sentence, paragraph, and essay level skills. Uses evidence from most sources to support content. Meets the 3000 AWE level with minimal writing issues and exceeds the minimum reference requirement.
7 (7%) – 7 (7%)
Demonstrates minimally developed sentence, paragraph, and essay level skills. Uses evidence from some sources to support content. Minimally meets the 3000 AWE level with several writing issues and meets the minimum reference requirement. Identifying and describing the strengths and weaknesses of the research method
0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Demonstrates limited sentence, paragraph, and essay level skills. Has limited use of evidence with few or no sources to support the content. Does not meet the 3000 AWE level of writing and does not meet the minimum reference requirement.
APA Formatting: cover page, title of paper on second page, level headings, Times New Roman 12 font, 1” margins, and page numbers. APA References: Uses in-text citations appropriately and format correctly. Paraphrases to avoid plagiarizing the source.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Demonstrates fully developed APA formatting with no errors.
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Demonstrates developed APA formatting with minimal formatting errors. Identifying and describing the strengths and weaknesses of the research method
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