“Provide a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of 2 pieces of research and offer a critical discussion on how research can be applied in a clinical setting.”
Criteria to meet in writing the essay:
Students will critique two pieces of research relevant to their area of practice (my area of practice is mental health nursing)
You will be given a range of research articles relevant to your chosen field of practice and will be required to critique two of these. You will be expected to offer rationale for your choice of research to critique and will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of different research methods utilised to inform evidence-based practice.
OUTCOMES TO MEET
1. Appraise a range of research evidence and discuss its implications for practice.
2. Analyse the evidence base in relation to the delivery of nursing
care.
