OBJECTIVES
1. To become aware of the many publications within the nursing field.
2. To see how the concepts we discuss are
applied in the world of nursing, and how they can also be mapped onto your own workplace situation.
3. To demonstrate critical thinking
When assessing whether the article/study you chose is substantive and credible
When assessing key points in the article/study
When doing a comparison of the article’s treatment of the concept to our class discussions
To determine whether the article/study is substantive and relevant to recommend to fellow students
You will do a summary and critique/analysis of the article (over for grading rubric).
1. Write a summary
A synopsis of the article and the conclusion made
in the article.
The point of this is for the reader to be able to take away key points of the article so s/he can credibly reference the article’s ideas
in the future.
2. Critique and analyze the article
What are your thoughts on how the article dealt with the concept based on our class discussions and your understanding of the concept? (i.e. compare the article’s treatment of the concept to our class discussions). Was it an article that demonstrated the concept clearly? Why or Why not? (don’t give the definition of the concept; what you write will demonstrate your understanding of the concept)
3.Would you recommend this article be read by your classmates? Why or Why not?
