Find and critically analyze/review a Qualitative or Quantitative nursing study. You may chose any topic that interests you.
In a critical analysis paper, you systematically evaluate an article or a research study’s effectiveness, including what it does well and poorly. In critical analysis, you can discuss and evaluate a book, article, or research study. You must read the article/research study carefully and you may need to look up terms or concepts you are unfamiliar with or research related reading prior to writing your paper. You must also broaden your scope of knowledge by citing other similar/related articles or research.
Introduction
- State the title of the work, the author’s name, and the date of publication.
- Outline main ideas of the work and identify the author’s thesis.
- State your own thesis statement and your main idea about the work.
Example – The article, “2019 Pandemic”, by Danis Kanie is an excellent research article because the author…
The article “burnout nurses” by Tim Thomas is informative and insightful because the author…
Summary
- Briefly outline the main ideas of the article.
- Should involve who, what, where, when, why and how
- You may also choose to discuss the structure, style, or point of view.
Example —-
This article is about… The author argues that …
The setting is … The research was…
The main character… The main points are…
The theme is … The authors conclude…
Analysis
- Critically state what you like and do not like about the article.
- Explain your ideas with specific examples from the article.
- Assess whether the author or authors has achieved their intended goal
- The analysis may look at whether the work is…
Focused, understandable, persuasive, clear, informative, Original, exciting, interesting, well-written,
directed at the appropriate audience, meeting the purpose. Well researched, with appropriate conclusion, and more
- Remember, the analysis is made up of several different paragraphs.
Conclusion
- Restate your paper in new words.
- Summarize your main ideas, if possible, with new and stronger words
- Include a call to action for your readers.
Example – You must read this book because …or This article is not useful because…
Remember critical analysis should be fun! This is your chance to say what you think about a research article, but you must back up your opinions with supporting arguments and specific details from the article/research and other peer review journals, articles/research articles or books.