Introduction to the Integumentary System

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

The student will undertake a systematic critique of one research paper from a choice of two provided. The choice of paper is listed in Appendix section in this document. The student will critically discuss how this research paper fits with current evidence base, using the appraising tool provided.

Assignment Structure

Clear Introduction

o Provide a clear statement of intent and signpost the essay.
o Tell the reader what will be included in this essay and in what order.
o State why the topic is important to your field of nursing.
o Outline the importance of research in nursing, critiquing research and link to evidence-based practice.
o Define key terms which are relevant to your essay - ensure the definitions are relevant to your essay content (e.g., if using quantitative research, ensure your definition relates to the type of studies and methodology you are discussing).

Main Body

o Critique the research paper using the framework provided by the module leader (see below) identifying strengths and limitations of the study in relation to believability and robustness:
Authenticity

o Writing style, author credentials, title, abstract
Robustness

o Research problem/purpose significance of study
o Literature review
o Study design/methods/philosophical underpinnings/theoretical framework/ aim/hypothesis
o Sampling
o Ethical considerations
o Data collection
o Data analysis
o Findings
In doing this you will be showing an understanding of the research process.

Discussion

- Make sure that you support your discussion with relevant and latest references, identifying any implications of the issues identified.

- Demonstrate that you have conducted an appropriate inspection of the literature related to this topic

Summarise the significant findings, showing where this study fits in to the wider

Evidence-base on the topic. This will help you to demonstrate wider reading and should show that you have undertaken an inspection of the relevant literature.

Conclusion

Conclude your essay by summarising what you have discussed throughout this essay in a logical order. Do not just repeat your introduction. Start this by giving an overall summary - what have you done - what have you shown, how is this relevant to current practice, where does this need to go from here?

APPENDIX

Qualitative Research Paper:
Osbourne, L., Barnett, J. and Blackwood, L., 2022. Black students` experiences of "acceptable" racism at a UK university. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology.

Quantitative Research Paper:
Aiken, L.H., Sloane, D.M., Ball, J., Bruyneel, L., Rafferty, A.M. and Griffiths, P., 2021.
Patient satisfaction with hospital care and nurses in England: an observational study. BMJ open, 8(1), p.e019189.