Required Uniform Assignment: Analyzing Published Research
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.
The paper will include the following.
a. Description of problem
b. Significance of problem
c. Purpose of paper
2. Description of findings
a. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table (SEE ATTACHMENT FOR THE MATRIX TABLE SAMPLE).
b. Describe
i. Concepts
ii. Methods used
iii. Participants
iv. Instruments including reliability and validity
v. Answer to “Purpose” question
vi. Identify next step for group
3. Conclusion of paper
4. Format
a. Correct grammar and spelling
b. Use of headings for each section
c. Use of APA format (sixth edition)
d. Page length: three full pages (not more or less)
Grading Rubric for Each Section (please ensure the under listed is followed in the paper)
Clinical Question
Includes all elements in a manner that is clearly understood.
• Problem description provides focus of the group’s work.
• Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
• Purpose of paper is clearly stated.
Description of Findings: Summary
Summary omits no more than one required item from the Evidence Matrix Table.
Description of Findings: Description
Description includes ALL elements.
• What concepts have been studied?
• What methods have been used?
• Who are the participants or members of the samples?
• What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity?
• How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the
articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to
answer your question?
• What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
Description of Findings: Conclusion
Summary paragraph includes ALL major findings from article.
• Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents those data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data, and relates them to a larger context
• Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation.
• Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation points of quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data
Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics, and APA Format
• Length is three full pages.
• Used appropriate APA format and is free of errors.
• Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
• Grammar, spelling, and mechanics are free of errors.
