Identify a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children.

In a paper of 750-1,000 words, summarize the main idea of the research findings for a specific patient population. Research must include clinical findings that are current, thorough, and relevant to diabetes and the nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Rubric:

1. Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in a comprehensive manner, allowing all criteria of assignment to be fully addressed.30%

2. Content is comprehensive. Presents ideas and information beyond that presented through the course, and substantiates their validity through solid, academic research where appropriate. Research is thorough, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in assignment criteria. Final paper exhibits the process of creative thinking and development of proposal. Applies framework of knowledge, practice and sound research. Shows careful planning and attention to how disparate elements fit together. 50%

3. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 5%

4. There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless. 5%

5. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 5%

6. The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope. 3%

7. In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. 2%

Assignment – Critiquing Research II

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Using the same research article that was used for the assignment “Critiquing Research Part l”, use the questions below to write a critique of your research article. Answer all questions that apply to the quantitative and/or qualitative study that you selected. Include a title page and article citation (APA format) on the title page. Please save the research article that was critiqued in a .pdf and attach the article with the paper. Points will be deducted if the article is not submitted with the critique.

Critiquing Research Part II

IV. Research Design

• Is the research quantitative or qualitative? 
• If quantitative is it experimental or non-experimental?
• If it is a mixed-method design, did this approach enhance the study? 
• Is the design appropriate to answer the questions indicated by the problem and/or hypotheses? 
• Is the target population identified? Are eligibility criteria specified? 
• What type of sampling plan was used? What are key characteristics of the sample? 
• Is the setting appropriate for the study?

V. Data Collection 

• Is informed consent utilized? 
• Who collected the data? 
• How were data collected? (survey, interview, etc.) 
• Are the measurement instruments or tools clearly described? 
• What statistical tests were utilized? 
• Is reliability (consistence) and validity (accuracy and precision of measurement instruments) addressed?

VI. Interpretation, Discussion and Clinical Application

• Are all of the important results discussed? 
• State author’s conclusion and recommendations. 
• What are the author’s implications for practice? 
• Identify 3 researchable questions for further study.
• State if and when/where you would put the research findings into practice.