Hints & Tips

1. Hints & Tips Assignment Three: A Critique of the literature. NUR 342, Semester 2/2016 Leena Panicker

2. The Aim of the Task The aim of this assignment is to demonstrate your ability to: • Identify appropriate peer-reviewed original research article within last five years. • Identify the paradigm, either qualitative or quantitative • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research report. • Critique this scholarly literature using appropriate critical review guideline. • Paraphrase correctly. • Reference in-text and end-text correctly.

3. Participate and get a few marks • This assessment has a participatory section • This carries 5/100 marks or 3/60 to final grade You need to do the following to get this mark. • Read the article posted in the assessment area • Post a critical comment about any research element of the article in the “reacting” area if discussion board (1.5/60 marks) • Participate in the online/internal lecture to critique • Add your comment about critical analysis of the article in the discussion board (1.5/60 marks) Check rubric for more details. The posts in the discussion board should be minimum 50 words.

4. The plan Identify an original research article within last five years Identify which paradigm it belongs to, qualitative or quantitative Refer to the appropriate critical review guideline. Demonstrate of understanding of the terms used in the selected paper. Clear introduction, body of the assignment and conclusion required.

5. Description • Critically analyse of the article based on the guidelines in your set text • Qualitative study: Box.16.2, page 282 • Quantitative study: Box.16.3, page 293 • Sub headings in the body of assignment can be same as your article or use the headings in the guidelines. • Critically Analyse the research elements with the help of unit resources • Demonstrate ability to engage with literature Don’t forget to reference!

6. Basics : Formatting • Formatting was a MAJOR issue for students last semester! • Correct formatting includes: • Page numbers • 1.5 line spacing • Left align text • Size 12 font (arial preferred) • Headings bold, left margin aligned • Reference list to follow CDU APA style.

7. Basics : Pages • Check the following: • Title page (optional) • Contents page (optional) • You do NOT need to add CDU assignment cover sheet • You do NOT need to include copy of the article used • You do NOT need to attach the marking rubric • You do NOT use the articles used in assignment 2 • You can use the topic used in assignment 2.

8. Basics : Referencing Please ensure you review the CDU APA referencing guide (available online) No minimum number of references however demonstrate engagement with the literature. The article chosen must be referenced with DOI or URL and should be with in last five years of research (2011-2016) Include page numbers in reference where directly quoted End text references to be line spaced as per CDU APA style

9. HOT Tip: Proof Read Re-read to correct spelling AND grammar errors Refer to the sample assignment in assessment 3 area Refer to the online classroom in week 9 to get more clarity about the task. Use safe assign check link to test your drafts against plagiarism concern. Draft check facility is not offered by unit coordinator By this time you should be able to identify the article as qualitative or quantitative.

10. Word Count Word count 2000 All words, from introduction to conclusion are counted towards the world limit.  10% excess or 10% less from word limit is acceptable (1800-2200). Title page, content page and reference list are not included in the word count.

11. GOODLUCK! Ask questions! Seek help if you need it