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This week we delve into Qualitative Research as you complete an APA essay addressing the following points/questions. Please follow all rules for an APA paper including title page, page #s, running head, introduction, level headings, conclusion, reference list. There is no required word count this week but be sure to completely answer all the questions for each item in detail and use level headings so I know which area you are addressing. Support your ideas with the one (1) source using citations in your essay and reference this source on the reference page. Assignment type rubric is Undergrad Single Article Analysis – please review.

Conduct a literature search to select a qualitative research study on the topic identified in Module 1.  Conduct an initial critical appraisal of the study. This critical appraisal should be written in complete sentences (not just a numbered list) using APA format. Explain responses to yes/no questions in detail by presenting information found in the study to support your response. Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of qualitative studies, including:

• What type of qualitative research design was utilized to conduct the study?
• Are the results valid/trustworthy and credible?
• How were the participants chosen?
• How were accuracy and completeness of data assured?
• How plausible/believable are the results?
• Are implications of the research stated?
• May new insights increase sensitivity to others’ needs?
• May understandings enhance situational competence?
• What is the effect on the reader?
• Are the results plausible and believable?
• Is the reader imaginatively drawn to the experience?
• What are the results of the study?
• Does the research approach fit the purpose of the study?
• How does the researcher identify the study approach?
• Are the data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?
• Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?
• Does the literature support a need for the study?
• What is the study’s potential contribution?
• Is the sampling clear and guided by study needs?
• Does the researcher control selection of the sample?
• Do sample size and composition reflect the study needs?
• Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?
• Are data collection procedures clear?
• Are sources and means of verifying data explicit?
• Are researcher roles and activities explained?
• Are data analysis procedures described?
• Does analysis guide directions of sampling when it ends?
• Are data management processes described?
• What are the reported results (descriptive or interpretation)?
• How are specific findings presented?
• Are the data meanings derived from data described in context?
• Does the writing effectively promote understanding?
• Will the results help me care for my patients?
• Are the results relevant to persons in similar situations?
• Are the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?
• How may the results be applied to clinical practice?