– Locate a qualitative research article to critique.Create a Microsoft Word document and paste in the following sections. Then critique the qualitative research article by providing content in the sections. At least 2-3 sentences per question.
1-What is the title APA citation for the article you are critiquing?
2- Problem Statement (rationale why study needs to be conducted, background, and importance):
3-Why does the study require a qualitative methodology?
4- Method (phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography):
5-Philosophical/theoretical underpinning of the qualitative method described:
6- Sample and Setting:
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Sample size:
7- Setting described:
8-Data collection strategy (interview, observation, focus group):
9-What was done to enhance the study’s credibility, trustworthiness, and auditability?
10-Is protection of human subjects addressed?
11-Conclusions/Implications:
Is the significance of the research described in the context of what is already known?
Do the conclusions/implications reflect the reported findings?
Are study limitations addressed?
Are recommendations for practice/research provided?
12- Level of evidence (placement on evidence hierarchy used in class):