Critique of a Qualitative Study Group PowerPoint Presentation

The assignment requires students to critique a qualitative study group PowerPoint presentation, addressing seven topic areas and using an 8-10 content slide PPT. The critique should be done in 3rd person and cover the study's components, including methodology, results, and conclusion. Students will also evaluate the quality of information, mechanics, and slide design, as well as properly cite sources in APA format.

5) Critique of a Qualitative Study Group PowerPoint Presentation (PPT): 20% Due: Module 5:
Wk 10
Qualitative research is an important research method for nurses to be familiar with for evidence-based
practice. The purpose of this assignment is to give a framework for critiquing a qualitative study.
o Please work within the group assigned and fully address the following topics as they apply in an
8-10 content slide PPT, not including title and reference page. Use 3rd person. Each group
has an assigned qualitative study posted within their group Discussion Board to assess. Groups
will be created approximately by week 6.
o One member from each group (the group leader) will submit the final group PPT in 2 places:
The assignment submission link in module 5 and on Module 5’s Discussion Board.
o Once PPT is posted on Discussion Board, please take time to look at your colleagues work and
feel free to comment on their presentation's relevance to nursing practice as well as their
presentations content and visual appeal. This is a non-graded discussion board
o Submissions handed in late will be subject to a 5 point per day lateness penalty, unless prior
arrangements have been made between the student and the instructor.
This is a group project; however, each student will receive an individual grade based on one’s peer
review, as well as the final Power Point Presentation that is posted.
Please read rubric carefully
Guideline questions:
Address these topics/areas in the 8-10 slide PPP clearly and concisely. Review textbook
especially Chap 14
Identify the different areas of the study and critique it according to these guidelines:
 Title: Is the title of reasonable length? How do you know? Clear? Are the study concepts
mentioned in the title? Does the title suggest the population under investigation? If so who?
 Abstract: Is purpose clearly, concisely stated? Is there a brief summary of the results?
 Introduction: Was the problem statement clearly stated? Is the problem and its importance
to nursing discussed and backed by logical arguments
 Literature Review: Is there a literature review? Are the researcher’s literature sources:
primary? secondary? current (within the past 5 years of the article’s publication)? Is the
review merely a summary of past work or does it critically appraise and compare the key
studies (noting strength and weaknesses)
 Methods: Is there a specific design, tradition, or method of qualitative research is used?
Critique if this is an appropriate method to use for this topic. Describe the data collection
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method. Is the method of data collection consistent with study design? How was informed
consent gathered? Protection of participants?
 Samples: What sampling strategies were utilized? Does the researcher give reasons for their
selection? What is the setting of the study? Is the setting appropriate for the study?
 Analysis: Describe the researcher’s data analysis. Any bias noted? Did any themes or
theories emerge and if so what were they?
 Results/Findings:? Briefly describe the results (outcomes) of the study? Does the
researcher address the results in relationship to all research questions and/or hypotheses
stated in the article? Are limitations to the study discussed, do you agree? Are there other
limitations not mentioned that could skew the results
 Summary Assessment: Clinical relevance: After reading this study, describe understanding
of the topic of the study. Does it seem trustworthy? What does this study contribute to
nursing practice? Based on your critique do you believe this is a valid study? Is there
evidence of transferability.
Grading Rubric for Group PPT Presentation:
CATEGORY
100-90 (A)
14.30 – 12.85 pts.
89-82 Pts. (B)
12.70 – 11.70 pts.
81-74 Pts. (C)
11.57 - 10.57 pts.
73-0 Pts. (D-F)
10.42 – 0 pts
Earned
points
Amount of
Information
8-10 content
slides
All 7 topic areas are
addressed with 8-10
content slides not
including title and
ref slide
All 7 topic areas
are addressed.
However, there are
some answers to
major questions
missing within the
8-10 content slides
Only 5-6 topic
areas are fully
addressed.
Missing answers to
many of the major
questions asked.
Slides either
succeeds or fails in
meeting the
required slide
limit. Information
is not always
clear.
Less than 5
topic areas are
fully addressed.
More than 10
slides or less
than 8 slides
used.
Information
given is scanty
leaving the
reader with
many questions
of what the
authors were
trying to convey
Quality of
Information
Information is
clearly and
concisely stated
with supporting
evidence and/or
examples.
Information flows
Information is
clear. Some of the
major points are
missing supporting
evidence and/or
examples.
Slides have a
Information is
vague or
confusing. Some
info or topics
missing. No details
and/or examples
given. Slides are
Information is
given
incorrectly; only
answers the
questions
regarding the
study
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and is not
repetitive. Slides
are bulleted to
highlight
information. Slides
avoid using full
sentences.
Information is
truly a critique of
the article and not
a rehash of the
article.
mixture of bullets
and full sentences.
Information is a
mix of critiquing
information and
just conveying the
article information.
Information is at
times repetitive
from other slides.
mainly a rehash of
the article
information and do
not critique the
article main areas.
Slides are mainly
in full sentence
format.
Information is
often repetitive due
to lack of
collaboration.
components and
does not
critique the
article.
Information
does not flow
and is choppy
Mechanics No grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors.
Minimum (1-3)
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors
Few (4-6)
grammatical
spelling, or
punctuation errors.
Many (> 7)
grammatical,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors.
Slide Design Uses appropriate
background
template and
illustrations that
add to the reader's
understanding of
the topic. Good
balance of clip art
and/or smart art to
compliment
material.
Illustrations are Not
distracting. No
busy or "loaded"
slide, Presentation
is unified and not
pieced together
Overall template is
either a plain white
background or a
template that
distracts from the
presentation.
Illustrations for the
most part are
accurate and
mostly add to the
reader's
understanding of
the topic.
Presentation
appears at certain
sections to be
pieced together
and not connected
due to different
templates, fonts
being used.
Diagrams and
illustrations are
have little
connection to the
topic. Illustrations
do not fully add to
the reader's
understanding of
the topic
Presentation is
haphazard and
appears as if it
were totally pieced
together and does
not visually flow
Diagrams and
illustrations are
not accurate OR
do not add to
the reader's
understanding
of the topic.
Lacks
readability or
appeal.
Illustrations, if
needed are not
properly cited
Sources All sources are
current nursing
references.
Reference list and
citations reflects
article as well as
the textbook and
All resources are
current and
scholarly.
Reference list and
citations reflect
article, textbook or
course/outside
Some resources are
not current or
scholarly. Sides do
not integrate
textbook or course
materials clearly.
Presentation lacks
No outside
resources were
used other than
the article itself.
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other course or
outside resources to
support the critique.
material but not all
three
supportive
resources
APA Slide information is
properly cited.
Graphics (if
necessary) and
references are
accurately cited and
documented in
APA format.
Follows APA
format for reference
slide and Title slide
Most sources
(information and
graphics, if
necessary) are
accurately
documented in
APA format.
There are minor
APA format errors
(1- 3) Presentation
includes title and
APA reference
slide.
Majority of the
sources
(information and
graphics) are not
accurately
documented.
Reference or title
slide may not be
included or is
missing content.
There are multiple
APA format errors
(4-6)
Resources are
not accurately
documented.
Missing
references
and/or title
slide. Major
APA errors (7+)
Peer review
(See peer
review
handout in
Module 4)
Scores 20 - 18
points
Scores 17-15
points
Scores 14 to 12
points
Scores 11 points
or below
Final Grade =
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