Critical appraisal of a research article

Briefly justify this research paper by research area or methodological interest.Describe the key elements of the research design and process focusing on:

Describe the key elements of the research design and process focusing on:
Paradigm — in which research paradigm do you think this question falls into? Justify why you think this.
Methodology – appropriateness for the research questions being asked
Methods — differentiate from the methodology and describe the relationship between the two
Ethics
Analysis
Sampling
Validity and reliability
Critically analyse the appropriateness of the conclusions with regard to the study design and methods. Consider these elements with regard to the feasibility, reliability and generalisability of the methods (not findings). Justify.

Points to consider in your assignment

This critical appraisal requires you to carefully consider the following points in relation to your chosen article:

Is the title of the research paper informative and congruent with the text?
(If there is an abstract or a summary) Does the abstract/summary contain sufficient information, including the stages of the research process (e.g. aims/objectives, research design/approach, participants, data collection, data analysis, findings)?
Is there an introduction? If yes, does it provide an overview of the entire paper? Is the background and significance of the study convincing? If not, why not?
Is there a literature review? If yes, are most pieces of literature current and relevant to this research study? Is it appropriate or necessary to include the older literature? If there is no literature review, is this appropriate?
Is there a stated purpose and are the study aims/hypotheses clearly stated?
What is the research method (i.e. phenomenology, grounded theory, experiment, survey, case-control, action research, etc)? Is this an appropriate choice?
Do the methods appear to be appropriate for the research question?
Are the key concepts/variables clearly defined and/or operationalized?
Are the settings, sampling and recruitment strategies, data collection and analysis methods appropriate and clearly explained?
Are there any ethical issues in relation to this study?
Do the stated findings clearly flow from the data?
If theory or hypothesis is stated, does the author indicate how the findings are related to it?
How do the findings relate to the purpose and aims of the study?
(If there are conclusions) Are the conclusions well supported by the findings?
(If there is discussion) Is the discussion well supported by the findings and the literature?
Does the author state the implications of the findings? If yes, is it convincing?
Does the author state the limitations of this study? Any other limitations you can identify?
Are there any issues related to validity and reliability of the research process and research instruments?
Are there any inconsistencies to be found among different sections?
It is quite common to find inconsistencies. Some examples are:
It is stated as a phenomenological study in the abstract but as a grounded theory study in the main body.
The number of respondents is reported as XX in the abstract but YY in the result section.
Numbers do not add up.
A number listed in a table is different from that stated in the text when they should be the same.
Your overall comments/conclusions about the research article.

Structure
Write this assignment in an essay format.
You may use headings and sub-headings to make the presentation clearer, but please do not use the questions above as headings in your assignment, nor use the order of the questions to organise your paper. Arrange the sections in a way that makes the presentation logical and clear.
After you have made your draft, you should use these questions as a checklist to assess the completeness of your assignment.
You are required to refer to about 10-20 relevant book chapters and journal articles, as well as any other resources of your choice to support your critical appraisal.
Referencing in text and a reference list at the end of the paper is required. You MUST use the APA referencing style. Follow the link at the top right of this page for information about and examples of the APA referencing style.

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Write a 200 words response to the question “Etiquette Books in Postwar Germany-a new mode of conformism or a vehicle of individualisation/civility?

The corresponding reading to the answer of the question is -Betts, P., “Manners, Morality and Civilazation: Reflections on Postwar German Etiquette Books”, in: Histories of the Aftermath: The Legacies of the Second World War in Europe, ed. F. Biess and R.G. Moeller (New York: Berghahn, 2010), pp. 196-214

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Human resource management/ comparative methodological critique

The comparative methodological critique should be an extended review essay that focuses on two research studies reported in the academic literature- one on qualitative methods, the other applying a quantitative research design. You need to research and present a comparative appraisal of the merits of tackling research questions from each of these strategic perspectives: qualitative and quantitative. Please also use Harvard referencing.

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Discuss the correlation between family and domestic violence and the impacts this has on mental health , focusing on the nursing considerations, assessments and recognition.

This assessment aims to enhance students learning related to
contemporary mental health
issues including reasoning, critical
thinking, reflection and care planning. The essay will provide an
opportunity for students to be analytical and synthesize
information within the expectations of academic writing

The discussion is to be supported with relevant and credible references. There are to be a minimum
of ten
references at least two (2) being
researched based
journal articles. No Wikipedia and only
two (2) web based sites.

Please write as student standard writing, not too professional writing

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Effective Leaders Dealing with a Problem

This order is about a Saudi Company having three problems and me as a leader I’m going to solve it with three short and long term solutions.

You have three options: (choose one and write about it)
1. Shlumberger – Saudi Arabia, Ad Dammam (http://www.slb.com/contact_us/geographical/mea/arm.aspx)
2. Saudi Telecom Company – Saudi Arabia (http://www.stc.com.sa/wps/wcm/connect/arabic/individual/individual)
3. Sabic – Saudi Arabia (http://www.sabic.com/corporate/en/)

The three problems should be existed in the company.

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Health care organization case study

Research a health care organization or a network that spans several states within the U.S. (Example: United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Healthcare, etc.).

Harvard Business Review Online and Hoover’s Company Records, found in the GCU Library, are useful sources. You may also find pertinent information on your organization’s webpage.

Review “Singapore Airlines Case Study.”

Prepare a 1,000-1,250-word paper that focuses on the organization or network you have selected.

Your essay should assess the readiness of the health care organization or network in addressing the health care needs of citizens in the next decade, and include a strategic plan that addresses issues pertaining to network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction.

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.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

NRS 451v.v10R.SingaporeAirlinesCaseStudy_Student.docx

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Health Economics and Finance

Discussion
Discuss the factors that determine income elasticity of demand of health insurance.
How to Respond to Discussion Questions
1.The answer must use at least 3 academic sources.
2. Make sure that you use the academic literature to help support the issues covered in your response.
3. Include correct in-text citations and a Reference List (both in the Harvard style).
4. The citations and Reference List are not included in the word count.
For this Assignment:
• Use Harvard format for all In-text citations and references.
• All sources must be scholarly and fully referenced (indicate the URL of sources where available).
• I request for plagiarism report.
• Use real life examples where applicable.
The instructions for this assignment must be strictly adhered to

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Qualitative Methods for Social Health Research

This is assignment is a Literature review based on a Review Question (below):

What are the experiences of undergraduate students in health-related programs of managing study, work and life?

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Approaches to Text

Length: 500 words
Offer a close reading of the Michael Mohammed Ahmad passage (The Tribe, 128-135).

Your response should locate the passage within the book as a whole and analyse some of its literary features.

Students are asked to provide a close reading of a selected passage from ONE of the texts from Weeks 2-5 of the unit, in response to a set question.

You should choose to write about EITHER Luke Carman’s An Elegant Young Man OR Michael Mohammed Ahmad’s The Tribe.

The selected passages and question/s will be posted on vUWS in Week 3.

Aims/Objectives:

Students should locate the passage within the book as a whole, and analyse some of the literary techniques that it employs. These may include the structure of the narrative, the style and use of narrative voice, and the use of focalization. Students may also wish to comment (where appropriate) on the use of metaphor, allusion, irony, and intertextuality within the extract.

Rather than simply recount what happens in the passage, students are encouraged to comment on ways in which the passage works (in a literary sense).

You may also wish to describe how this passage addresses some of the broader themes addressed within the book as a whole.

Criteria

1. Clear attempt to engage with the question pass/fail

2. Skilful use of examples /25

poor

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excellent

3. An ability to identify and interpret various literary techniques /25

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excellent

4. Awareness of broader themes addressed within the book as a whole /25

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5. Answer written in a clear and correct style and in an appropriate structure /25

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/100

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HLTH100 Professional Communication Practice

http://moodle.une.edu.au/mod/quiz/view.php?id=713588

This is a short quiz that should not take you long to complete. The quiz will open on Monday 30th March 2015 at 9AM. However, you should do the quiz as soon as you can and not leave it until the last minute to ensure you are in a position to do your best.

There are 20 questions and the format consists of a combination of multiple choice and Yes/No questions based on online learning for Week 1-3 and 5-6. Note: the Communication micro skills module in Week 4 will not be examined in this quiz.

How is this assessment connected to the learning outcomes?
This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 2:

demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients, families and significant others;
demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills with other professionals and professional organisations;

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