Qualitative Critique
Prompt:
Choose one of the two provided articles located in the module Reading and Resources folder. Start by filling out the provided worksheet. Then, using the worksheet as your guide, write a critique to dig deeper into each section and identify the specific examples of each element (e.g., what is the research question? Does the author justify the importance of the research?
What is the research question? Does the author justify the importance of the research?
What design and methods were used? Are they rigorous and systematic?
Is the study valid and reliable? (For qualitative research, this section of your critique should consider the study’s trustworthiness and rigor.)
Are the conclusions statistically significant or clinically significant given the findings?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research article? Did the author succeed or fail in the purpose of the study? Recommend areas for improvement or suggest direction for future research.