Qualitative Research Critique
Address each research component thoroughly based on the content of the article, synthesizing and providing rationale for each of the statements. If a research component is not addressed in the article, students must explain whether or not this is justified and provide rationale.
The Qualitative Research Critique paper is a formal paper and should include a title page, abstract with keywords, an introduction, body of the paper, personal reflection/conclusion, and a reference page (listed on a separate page following the conclusion of the paper).
The paper should be a minimum of nine pages and no more than ten pages, excluding title, abstract, and reference page.
The personal reflection/conclusion should answer questions such as:
How does the article contribute to your understanding of research?
Does the article change your views of the topic?
What do you consider to be the strengths and weaknesses of the article?
Do the study findings appear to be trustworthy—do you have confidence in the truth value of the results?
Does the article inspire confidence about the types of people and settings for whom the evidence is applicable?
The paper is to be written using APA (2020) 7th edition format including the professional paper required elements. Refer to sample professional paper in APA (2020) 7th edition manual for examples.
Citations and references must be included to support information shared in the paper. Citations and references need to reflect required readings as well as current (within the last three to five years) professional sources
Use the article listed below for your critique. Make sure to include the entire citation in your critique.
Rainbow, J., Dudding, K., Bethel, C. (2021). A qualitative study describing nurses’ experiences with
presenteeism. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 51(3), 135-140. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000984
