Critique research paper in mental health of midwifery area
Assessment Component: ESSAY (2500words +10%)
A 2500 word essay that analyses the implications of the findings of a chosen paper and how these findings could be used to improve your practice.
The student will:-
a. Introduce the essay and the article you will be critiquing.
b. Critique the research methods deployed. This must include the following information
• Type of research
• Method of samples and/or sampling
• Ethics and governance
• Bias
Reliability/Validity/Trustworthiness (Research Rigour) must be considered
c. Select an appropriate critiquing tool from those provided on the module shell Complete the critiquing tool with the relevant information drawn from the paper. This should be copied into your essay as an appendix. The appendix should appear at the end of the essay AFTER the reference list.
This is a pass/fail element of the assignment – do not forget it.
d. Identify and critically analyse two of the findings of the paper.
• Additional supporting evidence should be used within this section, with a minimum of 4 research articles relating to each implication.
e. Evaluate how evidence based research can affect/improve practice in your area of work. (Midwifery area)
f. Conclude your essay
Essay plan:
A – Introduction (100 words)
B – Research Methods (800 words)
C – Critiquing Tool (Appendix only – not included in word count)
D – Critical Analysis of findings (900 words)
E – Evaluate EBP (600 words)
F – Conclusion (100 words)
