Nursing;Article Critique

This is a critical analysis paper based on the article-“Perceptions of Self-Image and Physical Appearance-Conversations with Typically Developing Youth and Youth with

Idiopathic Scoliosis. Authors-Merenda,Costello, Santangelo, Mulcahey from Orthopaedic Nursing Nov/Dec 2011 Vol 30 Number 6. It must have the specific headings within

the paper- Introduction,Methods,Results,Discussion, &Student Reflection- I’ve listed specific criterion under each heading

Introduction
:What is the overall purpose of the research?
How does the research fit into the context of its field? Is it, for example, attempting to settle a controversy? Show the validity of a new technique? Open up a new

field of inquiry?
Do you agree with the author’s rationale for studying the question in this way?

Methods:
Were the measurements appropriate for the questions the researcher was approaching?
Often, researchers need to use “indicators” because they cannot measure something directly–for example, using babies’ birth weight to indicate nutritional status.

Were the measures in this research clearly related to the variables in which the researchers (or you) were interested?
If human subjects were studied, do they fairly represent the populations under study?

Results:
What is the one major finding?
Were enough of the data presented so that you feel you can judge for yourself how the experiment turned out?
Did you see patterns or trends in the data that the author did not mention? Were there problems that were not addressed?

Discussion:
Do you agree with the conclusions drawn from the data?
Are these conclusions over-generalized or appropriately careful?
Are there other factors that could have influenced, or accounted for, the results?
What further experiments would you think of, to continue the research or to answer remaining questions?

Student Reflection:
Discuss what you have learned during this clinical experience and how evidence-based nursing practice, based on your written assignments helped you in your learning

experience and how this knowledge will impact your future nursing practice.
Include your strategies for capitalizing on your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses (if any) in order to become a successful nurse.

Over-all quality of students critical analysis of a research article
25 pointsUse of correct grammar, APA format

When writing the critical analysis of a peer reviewed paper, keep in mind that Faculty are looking for two critical elements:
a)Evidence that the student understands the article and issues presented.
b)Develop and offer your own insightful thoughts.
c)In order to demonstrate an understanding of the article, it is imperative that students use their own words/language rather than regurgitating that of others. Simply

put, if your paper includes a great deal of direct quoting or simple paraphrasing of sentences from the article (as opposed to summarizing ideas/information in your

own words), this does not convey understanding of the content. Therefore, direct quotes and paraphrasing of specific sentences or portions of text from the article

should be used only when necessary (e.g., in situations where the intended meaning of the text might be altered or lost if paraphrased or where paraphrasing is not

possible).
c. The paper will be a maximum of 3 typed, double-spaced pages in length EXCLUDING the cover and reference page; APA 6th Ed format.You must use a minimum of 12-point

font either on Arial or Times New Roman format.