Finding, interpreting, documenting, making sense of, and spreading information about papers linked to a topic of interest is part of my strategy for locating and analyzing peer-reviewed research. The search begins with peer-reviewed articles that contain data from the course readings. The majority of scientific research articles are published in journals (Simmons et al., 2020). The hunt for indicators that the author(s) are academicians or researchers would then continue. I pay greater attention to the qualifications given next to the names of the authors. The following stage is to assess whether the original objective of the article was to conduct original research or to improve readers’ grasp of a specific subject. Another good way is to locate the techniques section by paying attention to keywords such as peer-reviewed, qualitative, and quantitative.
One method I’ve found useful for finding peer-reviewed research is to use a database that is specific to a field of study. As a result, structuring the study while underlining key phrases from the research topic is critical. Because there are so many articles, using filters to limit searches to the previous five years and providing full-text articles is extremely useful. The Walden University Library’s database organization by academic year of study is an important aspect of using it. I use CINAHL Plus because it only contains journals for nurses and other health professionals. CINAHL is ideal for this because it is simple to use and only allows you to select peer-reviewed papers. The website also includes a great webinar transcript that shows how to navigate by narrowing your search to primary and subtopics.
“To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it,” architect Daniel Libeskind is quoted as saying. The implication is that his work does not imitate but rather relies on the efforts of others.
Understanding the work of others is critical for developing new work. When you are able to analyze and articulate the efforts of previous research, you can make contributions to the nursing body of knowledge. As a result, research analysis skills are essential tools in your toolbox.
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I would recommend the article by Farmanova, Bonneville, and Bouchard (2018) to inform practice based on two rationales. First, grounded on the foundation of the research question. The question reflects an addition of knowledge concerning health literacy by persuading the reader that the selection of the research question is non-trivial and follows an existing literature on the topic. The other rationale is based on the methods used to justify the intended suitability for producing reliable and valid evidence to answer the research question. In addition, the authors typically present the Method section, where the process of conducting the study is given clearly. Moreover, results and analyses provide consistent responses to the study question and data collected. Hence, the study is reliable and valid for a scientific research.
References
Farmanova, E., Bonneville, L., & Bouchard, L. (January 01, 2018). Organizational health literacy: Review of theories, frameworks, guides, and implementation issues. Inquiry (United States), 55.
Simmons, S. C., Bui, C. M., Kim, C. H., Feldman, A. Z., Staley, E. M., & Pham, H. P. (January 01, 2020). Frequency of Alterations in Apheresis-Related Abstracts Prior to Publications as Peer-Reviewed Articles. Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, 24, 2, 215-220. DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.12866
Excellent Good Fair Poor Using the Week 3 Part 3, section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template complete Step 1. Conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following: · The topic of interest you have selected.
· Correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
· Identify one or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article.The response accurately and completely provides a citation of the article selected, including an accurate and complete link or thorough search details.
The response clearly identifies and describes in detail a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
The response provides a partial citation of the article selected, including a partial link or search details.
The response partially identifies and describes a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
The response vaguely or inaccurately provides a citation of the article selected, including vague or inaccurate search details.
The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies and describes a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
The response vaguely and inaccurately provides a citation of the article selected, including vague and inaccurate search details, or is missing.
The response vaguely and inaccurately identifies and describes a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article or is missing.
Analysis of the article using the Research Analysis Matrix section of the template for: Strengths of the Research
Limitations of the Research
Relevancy to the Topic of Interest.· Write a one-paragraph justification explaining whether or not you would recommend the use of this article to inform professional practice.
The response clearly and accurately explains in detail the justification of whether to recommend the use of the article to inform professional practice.
The response partially explains the justification of whether or not to recommend the use of the article to inform professional practice.
The response vaguely or inaccurately explains the justification of whether or not to recommend the use of the article to inform professional practice.
The response vaguely and inaccurately explains the justification of whether or not to recommend the use of the article to inform professional practice or is missing.
Part 3, Step 2: Write a 2-3 paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following: · Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research
· Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
· Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
The response partially identifies and describes in detail at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies describes in detail at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies describes in detail or is missing at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. which delineates all required criteria.
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
Total Points: 100
