Scientific Article Critique
Objective
The objective of this assignment is to develop your ability to critically evaluate and analyze scholarly articles within the field of clinical research and regulatory science and relate them to topics in leadership communication.
Background
Our textbook Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World
by Peter Cardon readings in Chapter 2 this week are focused on interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence. Chapter 2 take away is attached in the attachment-1.
The following peer-reviewed article appeared in Medicina in 2023 suggesting that the use of the CARE model of cultural humility can be integrated into the clinical research context. Your assignment is to critique this article (Attachment-2).
Loue, S., & Nicholas, T. (2023). The CARE (Curiosity, Attentiveness, Respect and Responsiveness, and Embodiment) Model: Operationalizing Cultural Humility in the Conduct of Clinical Research. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 59(11), 2021-. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59112021
Instructions
- Read the article The CARE (Curiosity, Attentiveness, Respect and Responsiveness, and Embodiment) Model: Operationalizing Cultural Humility in the Conduct of Clinical Research and take notes.
- Provide a brief summary of the article, including the main research question or problem, key findings, and the author’s conclusions. (15 points)
- Critically analyze the following: (60 points)
- Methodology: Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the methods.
- Evidence: Assess the relevance/quality of the evidence presented to support the author’s position.
- Contributions to the field: Discuss the significance and contribution to advancing knowledge in the field.
- Potential limitations: Identify limitations or biases of the study’s conclusion.
- Summarize your overall assessment of the article. Discuss whether you found the article personally convincing and highlighting areas that the article could be improved or expanded. (15 points)
- Appropriate use of APA formatting, referencing, and grammar with a limit of no more than 600 words. (10 points)
· Article Critique Module 1
Article Critique Module 1
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
• Provide a brief summary of the article, including the main research question or problem, key findings, and the author’s conclusions
15 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrengths and Weaknesses
o Methodology: Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the methods.
o Evidence: Assess the relevance/quality of the evidence presented to support the author’s position.
o Contributions to the field: Discuss the significance and contribution to advancing knowledge in the field.
o Potential limitations: Identify limitations or biases of the study’s conclusion.
60 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Assessment
. Discuss whether you found the article convincing and highlight areas that the article could be improved or expanded.
15 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriate use of APA/word count
• Appropriate use of APA formatting, referencing, and grammar.
10 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
· Total Points: 100