Research Article Critique Tonya L. Smith‚ RN Liberty University NUR 225 Research Article Critique The title of the research article I chose to critique is from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. “Hypertension‚ orthostatic-hypotension‚ and the risk of falls in a community-dwelling elderly population: The maintenance of balance‚ independent living‚ intellect‚ and zest in the elderly Boston study”; this title fits well with the content presented in the research article. The
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CRITIQUE OF PRIMARY ARTICLE B. Purpose of this study The purpose of this study was to obtain information about the measurement of trace metals (zinc‚ magnesium‚ copper‚ manganese‚ selenium‚ iron‚ nitric oxide) and compare it to the severity of sickling of hemoglobin F. C. How was the research/experiment done? What essential values were measured? There were ninety four people chosen for the study. Fifty- nine of the patients had no episodes 3 months prior to the study. The other thirty-five
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Research Article Critique Research Article Strengths & Weaknesses Health care is a dynamic and forever changing field‚ and the professionals working within the health care field are not any different. Initial and continuing education is necessary to provide relevant and current nursing care. Critiquing research is one way to expand understanding of a subject‚ and ultimately make changes in practice in response to the current research knowledge obtained from studies. Additionally‚ nurses
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TORRES‚ MARIE ANGELINE V. 21D-1 Journal Critique 1 Understanding Controls‚ Behaviors and Satisfaction in the Daylit Perimeter Office: A Daylight Design Case Study Julia Day‚ M.A.‚ Judy Theodorson‚ and Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg The literature and findings of this case study suggest that there is still much to know about how people use daylit environments. These results also suggest that interior designers must become more aware of the consequences related to the introduction of day lighting
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Running head: SCHOLARLY ARTICLE CRITIQUE Jennifer P. McCord Scholarly Article Critique Grand Canyon University Scholarly Article Critique The problem as stated appeared to be of profound significance for determining how to best benefit children with cleft type who have a learning disability in reading. While this may be true‚ the study resonates that there are signs of inconclusiveness. To specifically address shortcomings to the study‚ however‚ the stated problem was not clearly
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Investigative Article Critique I Through out history there has been work place injuries and fatalities. With the help of the BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and the Environment‚ Health and Safety Journal new data has surfaced with new findings. The Preliminary 2010 Worker Fatality Counts Holds Steady Compared to Previous Year. This article is comparing the total fatal occupational injuries in the work place in 2009 and 2010. Although the size of the workforce has changed
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The objective of this assignment is to critique the research article titled ‘Staff-student relationships and their impact on nursing students’ belongingness and learning’. Polit and Beck (2008) highlighted that there is expectancy on nurses to conduct research in order to base their practice on evidence which has emerged from research. Nurses are expected to use their research findings to make informed decisions and actions with patients. The ultimate goal of research is to develop and expand ones
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Research Article Critique Name: Hanrui Li Student ID: 3451461 Email: hli1@unb.ca Course Number: BA 3129 Professor: Keith Dewar Due: November 4‚ 2014 Research Article Critique The article “ Measuring innovation in a ’low-tech’ service industry: the case of the Dutch hospitality industry” was written by Pim Den Hertog‚ Faiz Gallouj and Jeroen Segers (July 2011). It presents the findings of innovations in the Dutch hospitality industry among 613 firms. This paper will review the article as well
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Research Article Critique The objective of this study which was conducted by two professors at Witchita State University‚ Cathleen A. Lewandowski and Twyla J. Hill was to evaluate whether social and emotional supports influenced the successful completion of drug treatment amongst women. The study was conducted in a non-profit agency which provided comprehensive drug abuse treatment in programs that were specifically designed for women. Although the facility in which the study took place was
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Quantitative Article Critique Preface This paper is an academic critique of the article written by Yin-Kum Law (2008) titled The role of attribution beliefs‚ motivation and strategy use in Chinese fifth-graders’ reading comprehension found in Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Educational Research Journal. This article will be broken down by section‚ with each segment being independently evaluated. This paper is a critique of several different aspects of the research study including: data collection
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