Value and Research
The purpose of this assignment is to critique and evaluate the chosen article in terms of strengths and weaknesses, and to demonstrate an understanding of the research process. This article takes you through a critical appraisal exercise using an article from a Medical Journal. It describes how you decide whether to read and use an article that may be relevant to one’s research. Polit and Hungler (1997), believe that a true understanding of ‘a sound theoretical foundation to guide practice is enhanced by the ability of nurses to critique research.’ For the purpose of this critique the model chosen is that of Parahoo (1997).The purpose of this critique, the framework of Parahoo (1997) and Polit and Hugler (1999) have been used as a guide.
Title
The title of ‘A qualitative study of nursing student experiences of clinical practice,’ shows a clear indication of what the purpose of the study is and the research problem is clearly identified. Cormack (2000) and Marshall and Kelly (2007) agree, stating a title should be concise and reflect the content of the study. The title is not too long and complicated, and reflects as much as possible what the research is about. According to Parahoo and Reid (1988), ‘the title does not validate or invalidate the research.’ Qualitative research does not regard truth as objective, but as a subjective reality that is experienced differently by each individual (Vishnevsky and Beanlands, 2004). The grammar within the study is quite poor but this could be due to the translation from Iranain into english
Author(s)
The author(s) qualifications are not given which could indicate that they don’t have an educational background also it does not mention of their clinical knowledge or experience to carry out valid research. The email addresses are personnel addresses and aren’t typical to a university but this may be due to censorship restrictions placed on Iranian institutions. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences where this study was
Title
The title of ‘A qualitative study of nursing student experiences of clinical practice,’ shows a clear indication of what the purpose of the study is and the research problem is clearly identified. Cormack (2000) and Marshall and Kelly (2007) agree, stating a title should be concise and reflect the content of the study. The title is not too long and complicated, and reflects as much as possible what the research is about. According to Parahoo and Reid (1988), ‘the title does not validate or invalidate the research.’ Qualitative research does not regard truth as objective, but as a subjective reality that is experienced differently by each individual (Vishnevsky and Beanlands, 2004). The grammar within the study is quite poor but this could be due to the translation from Iranain into english
Author(s)
The author(s) qualifications are not given which could indicate that they don’t have an educational background also it does not mention of their clinical knowledge or experience to carry out valid research. The email addresses are personnel addresses and aren’t typical to a university but this may be due to censorship restrictions placed on Iranian institutions. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences where this study was
References: Method The work of Sharif and Masoumi (2005) examine the problem of anxiety that components of the nursing program produce Ethics are an important part of nursing and nursing research. It is about researchers doing what is fair, decent and moral and underpinned by values and believes of the community ( Crookes and Davies 2004).