Assessment 2Part 2: Critical analysis and application of the evidence Assessment Type Written Assessment Purpose Students are required to use the peer-reviewed article from the template provided and

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Assessment 2Part 2: Critical analysis and application of the evidence

Assessment Type Written Assessment

Purpose Students are required to use the peer-reviewed article from the template provided and use the provided guide to conduct a critical analysis of the selected paper.

Description Please use the questions provided in this template to critique the journal article. When answering each question, please explain and justify responses where necessary with reference to the current literature.Please see the marking rubric

Please name the document with your student name and number on submission and at the bottom of every page.

Weighting 40%

Length 1500 words (not including Reference List)

NURS1004 - Assessment 2 Part 2

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcome Background of the study 5to >4.25Pts

Health issue and study significance is explicitly described 4.25to >3.75Pts

Health issue and study significance comprehensively described 3.75to >3.25Pts

Health issue and study significance is mostly described 3.25to >2.5Pts

Health issue and study significance is described adequately 2.5to >0Pts

No marks

Fail to describe the health issue and study significance

5pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcome Overview of the Research Design 5to >4.25Pts

Deep understanding of the research design, with clear, correct, concise identification of aim/s of research. Excellent identification and description of research design with correct justification provided for research design chosen for study. 4.25to >3.75Pts

Very good overview of the research study, with clear, correct, concise identification of aim/s of research. Very good identification and description of research design with very good rationales provided for research design chosen for study. 3.75to >3.25Pts

Good overview of the research study, with clear, correct identification of aim/s of research. Good identification and description of research design with good rationales provided for research design chosen for study. 3.25to >2.5Pts

Adequate overview of the research study, with satisfactory identification of aim/s of research, adequate identification and description of research design, and satisfactory rationales provided for the research design chosen for study. 2.5to >0Pts

No marks

Inadequate overview of the research study. Unsatisfactory identification of aim/s of research. Inadequate identification and/or description of the research design Inadequate or unsatisfactory rationales provided for research design chosen for study.

5pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcome Data Collection 10to >8.5Pts

Excellent identification of how data was collected. A comprehensive discussion of the appropriateness of data collection method. An excellent discussion of measures taken to ensure reliability/ rigor in the study. 8.5to >7.5Pts

Very good identification of how data was collected. Indepth discussion of the appropriateness of data collection method. Very good discussion of measures taken to ensure reliability /rigor in the study. 7.5to >6.5Pts

Good identification of how data was collected. Defined discussion of the appropriateness of data collection method. Clear discussion of measures taken to ensure reliability /rigor in the study. 6.5to >5.0Pts

Adequate identification of how data was collected. Satisfactory discussion of the appropriateness of data collection method. Adequate discussion of measures taken to ensure reliability /rigor in the study. 5to >0Pts

No marks

Fail to adequately identify how data was collected. Unsatisfactory discussion of the appropriateness of data collection method. Inadequate discussion of measures taken to ensure reliability /rigor in the study.

10pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcome Results 5to >4.25Pts

Excellent identification of the findings. Expert discussion of the use of the study findings to other settings 4.25to >3.75Pts

Very good identification of the findings. Very good discussion of the use of the study findings to other settings 3.75to >3.25Pts

Good identification and description of the findings. Good discussion of the use of the study findings to other settings. 3.25to >2.5Pts

Adequate identification of the findings. Satisfactory discussion of the use of the study findings to other settings 2.5to >0Pts

No marks

Inadequate identification of the findings. Unsatisfactory discussion of the use of the study findings to other settings

5pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcome Evidence Utilization 10to >8.5Pts

Insightfully discuss how study findings can/cannot be implemented in clinical practice 8.5to >7.5Pts

Comprehensively discuss how study findings can/cannot be implemented in clinical practice 7.5to >6.5Pts

Thoroughly discuss how study findings can/cannot be implemented in clinical practice 6.5to >5.0Pts

Adequately discuss how study findings can/cannot be implemented in clinical practice 5to >0Pts

No marks

Fail to discuss how study findings can/cannot be implemented in clinical practice

10pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcome Presentation 5to >4.25Pts

Flawless referencing, with all references correctly given in text and in final reference list according to APA referencing style. No referencing errors. Extensive, relevant current academic reference list with evidence of effective use in text. Publishable or outstanding level of clarity of expression, scholarly writing style and absence of any discriminatory use of language throughout. No errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. 4.25to >3.75Pts

Very good referencing, with correct references in both text and final reference list according to APA referencing style. Limited number of referencing errors. Comprehensive, relevant, list of current academic references effectively used in text. Evidence of use in text. Clear concise clarity of expression, with no ambiguity issues, very good, well developed writing style with no use of discriminatory language throughout. No errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. 3.75to >3.25Pts

Minimal referencing errors, according to APA referencing style conventions both in text and in final reference list. Good, adequate references, using a reasonable range of current academic references. More than 3 current journal articles used in the text. Good written expression with minimal ambiguity and no discriminatory language throughout. Minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, sentence construction, paragraph construction or spelling 3.25to >2.5Pts

Some referencing style errors but following APA referencing style both in text and in final reference list. Satisfactory use of references, using a reasonable range of current academic references (at least 3). Reasonable clarity and writing style but limited use of language. Some minor errors in grammar, spelling, sentence structure, or paragraph structure that does not impede meaning. 2.5to >0Pts

No marks

Absent, inadequate or incorrect referencing style noted. Unsatisfactory use of references. Insufficient current academic references (i.e. less than 3). Poor writing style with errors in expression, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling and punctuation that impede meaning

5pts

Total points:40

Assessment 2 Part 2: (40 marks)

Assessment 2 Par 2 template

Due Date: October 7, 2024 @ 11 PM

Students are required to use the peer-reviewed article and use the guide for critique provided in this Learning Guide - Appendix 2 to conduct a critical analysis of the selected paper. A full copy of the article is available on Canvas under assessment two details.

Magadze, T. A., Nkhwashu, T. E., Moloko, S. M., & Chetty, D. (2022). The impediments of implementing infection prevention control in public hospitals: Nurses perspectives. Health SA = SA Gesondheid, 27(7), 20332033. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v27i0.2033Please note that you are not required to reference the article you choose for your assessment. You only need to insert the title of the article you chose on the first page. You are, however, required to provide references to support your answers to the questions below by searching for evidence-based literature from peer-reviewed sources.

Note: the word count in this template is only suggestions.

Task:

Please use the questions provided in this guide to critique the journal article. When answering each question, please explain and justify responses where necessary with reference to the current literature. Please see the marking rubric for this assessment on CANVAS.

What is the title of the article?

Title: The impediments of implementing infection prevention control in public hospitals: Nurses perspectives.

Background of the study (Total: 5 marks)

Provide a summary of the introduction and background identifying the key concepts of the article. (100 - 150 words)

Why is the article relevant to nursing practice? (100 150 words)

Overview of research design (Total: 5 marks)

What was the aim of the research? (25- 50 words)

What research design did the authors use? Was it appropriate? Why/why not? (150 -200 words)

Data collection (Total: 10 marks)

How was the data collected? (50 -100 words)

Was the data collection method appropriate for the study question and the research design? Why/why not? (100 150 word)

Results (Total: 5 marks)

What were the findings? Discuss the findings of the selected research article? (150 200 words)

4.2 What other studies did the authors compare their results to and were the results the same or different? (100 150 words)

Evidence utilization (Total: 10 marks)

How does the summarised evidence inform the clinical practice of Registered Nurses in Australia? (100-150)

Would you implement the findings of this study in your own clinical practice? Why or why not? (150 200)

Presentation (Expression/writi ng & Literature sources/ references) (Total: 5 marks)

6.1 Referencing in-text and in reference list conforms to APA 7th edition referencing style See link for help: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/library/referencing/apa7Hint: Please make sure you list your reference list alphabetically

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