Analyzing Published Research
RUA: Analyzing Published Research Guidelines
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:
1. Clinical Question
a. Describe the problem: What is the focus of your groups work?
b. Significance of problem: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this
is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations.
c. Purpose of the paper: What will your paper do or describe?
***Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your paper 1 for items 1a & 1b above.
2. Evidence Matrix Table: Data Summary (Appendix A)
Categorize items in the Matrix Table, including proper in-text citations and reference list entries for each article.
a. References (recent publication within the last 5 years)
b. Purpose/Hypothesis/Study Question(s)
c. Variables: Independent (I) and Dependent (D)
d. Study Design
e. Sample Size and Selection
f. Data Collection Methods
g. Major Findings (Evidence)
3. Description of Findings
Describe the data in the Matrix Table, including proper in-text citations and reference list entries for each article.
a. Compare and contrast variables within each study.
b. What are the study design and procedures used in each study; qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method
study, levels of confidence in each study, etc.?
c. Participant demographics and information.
d. Instruments used, including reliability and validity.
e. How do the research findings provide evidence to support your clinical problem, or what further evidence
is needed to answer your question?
f. Next steps: Identify two questions that can help guide the groups work.
4. Conclusion
Review major findings in a summary paragraph.
a. Evidence to address your clinical problem.
b. Make a connection back to all the included sections.
c. Wrap up the assignment and give the reader something to think about.
5. Format
a. Correct grammar and spelling
b. Include a title and reference page
c. Use of headings for each section:
Problem
Synthesis of the literature
Variables
Methods
Participants
Instruments
Implications for Future Work
d. Conclusion
e. Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines
f. Include at least two (2) scholarly, current (within 5 years) primary sources other than the textbook
g. 3 pages in length, excluding appendices, title and reference pages.
Note for the writer: I attached the paper that you wrote for my previous assignment because it can be used for items 1a & 1b as indicated in the instructions (attached as paper 1). I also attached the two articles that you need to use for this paper and the matrix template. Although the paper requires 3 pages only, I ordered 4 pages because the matrix template has to be completed as part of the assignment. Any question regarding the requirements please let me know. Thank you so much in advance.
