Getting Started
In this assignment, you will analyze a qualitative research article using the knowledge you have gained in this workshop. The ability to analyze critically a research article will help you to develop further your evidence-based practice.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
- Analyze a qualitative research article.
Resources
- Textbook: Foundations of Nursing Research
- Word File: Qualitative Research Article Analysis Worksheet
- Word File: Sample Qualitative Research Article Analysis Worksheet
- PDF File: Blood Transfusion: The Patient’s Experience
- PDF File: Article List
- Video: How to analyze a qualitative research article
Background Information
As a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree, you will be expected to solve patient-centered
Instructions
- Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
- Read Chapter 17 in the textbook.
- Review Chapter 20 in the textbook.
- Review the Sample Qualitative Research Article Analysis Worksheet and the article, Blood Transfusion – The Patient’s Experience, used to complete the sample qualitative analysis.
- Watch the video, How to analyze a qualitative research article.
- Select one of the qualitative research articles in this Article List. Do not use any of these articles for other assignments in this course.
- Use the Qualitative Research Article Analysis Worksheet to complete the assignment.
- Use your own words to paraphrase information from the article. Use direct quotes sparingly.
- Cite all paraphrases and direct quotes.
- Use the grading rubric for guidelines on how to answer each of the questions on the worksheet.
- When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself, and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment submission page by the end of the workshop