Description
Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two
qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines –
Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this
assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and
reference content from the studies in your responses.
Use the
practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you
identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.
In
a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two qualitative studies, explain
the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and
address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Research Critique Guidelines
To write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of the research study conducted,
address each component below for qualitative study in the Topic 2 assignment and the
quantitative study in the Topic 3 assignment.
Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples,
or reference content from the study in your responses.
Qualitative Study
Background of Study:
•
Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not
known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health
care delivery or patient outcomes? This gap in knowledge is the research problem.
•
How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should
the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of
treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.
•
Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or
may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.
•
List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not
explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.
•
Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?
Method of Study:
•
Were qualitative methods appropriate to answer the research questions?
•
Did the author identify a specific perspective from which the study was developed? If so,
what was it?
•
Did the author cite quantitative and qualitative studies relevant to the focus of the study?
What other types of literature did the author include?
•
Are the references current? For qualitative studies, the author may have included studies
older than the 5-year limit typically used for quantitative studies. Findings of older
qualitative studies may be relevant to a qualitative study.
•
Did the author evaluate or indicate the weaknesses of the available studies?
•
Did the literature review include adequate information to build a logical argument?
•
When a researcher uses the grounded theory method of qualitative inquiry, the researcher
may develop a framework or diagram as part of the findings of the study. Was a
framework developed from the study findings?
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Results of Study
•
What were the study findings?
•
What are the implications to nursing?
•
Explain how the findings contribute to nursing knowledge/science. Would this impact
practice, education, administration, or all areas of nursing?
Ethical Considerations
•
Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?
•
Was patient privacy protected?
•
Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?
Conclusion
•
Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.
•
Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting
impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.
•
Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the
findings to nursing practice.
•
Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.
2
Quantitative Study
Background of Study:
•
Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not
known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health
care delivery or patient outcomes? This gap in knowledge is the research problem.
•
How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should
the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of
treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.
•
Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or
may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.
•
List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not
explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.
•
Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?
Methods of Study
•
Identify the benefits and risks of participation addressed by the authors. Were there
benefits or risks the authors do not identify?
•
Was informed consent obtained from the subjects or participants?
•
Did it seem that the subjects participated voluntarily in the study?
•
Was institutional review board approval obtained from the agency in which the study was
conducted?
•
Are the major variables (independent and dependent variables) identified and defined?
What were these variables?
•
How were data collected in this study?
•
What rationale did the author provide for using this data collection method?
•
Identify the time period for data collection of the study.
•
Describe the sequence of data collection events for a participant.
•
Describe the data management and analysis methods used in the study.
•
Did the author discuss how the rigor of the process was assured? For example, does the
author describe maintaining a paper trail of critical decisions that were made during the
analysis of the data? Was statistical software used to ensure accuracy of the analysis?
•
What measures were used to minimize the effects of researcher bias (their experiences
and perspectives)? For example, did two researchers independently analyze the data and
compare their analyses?
Results of Study
•
What is the researcher’s interpretation of findings?
3
•
Are the findings valid or an accurate reflection of reality? Do you have confidence in the
findings?
•
What limitations of the study were identified by researchers?
•
Was there a coherent logic to the presentation of findings?
•
What implications do the findings have for nursing practice? For example, can the
findings of the study be applied to general nursing practice, to a specific population, or to
a specific area of nursing?
•
What suggestions are made for further studies?
Ethical Considerations
•
Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?
•
Was patient privacy protected?
•
Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?
Conclusion
•
Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.
•
Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting
impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.
•
Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the
findings to nursing practice.
•
Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.
Reference
Burns, N., & Grove, S. (2011). Understanding nursing research (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO:
Elsevier.
4
Course Code
NRS-433V
Class Code
NRS-433V-O501
Criteria
Content
Percentage
75.0%
Qualitative Studies
5.0%
Background of Study
10.0%
Article Support of Nursing Practice Issue
15.0%
Method of Study
15.0%
Results of Study
15.0%
Ethical Considerations
15.0%
Organization and Effectiveness
15.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose
5.0%
Argument Logic and Construction
5.0%
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.0%
Format
10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the
major and assignment)
5.0%
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
5.0%
Total Weightage
100%
Assignment Title
Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations
1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%)
Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles
presented use qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
incomplete.
Discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is
incomplete.
Discussion on the method of study for each article is omitted.
The comparison of study methods is omitted or incomplete.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is incomplete.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is incomplete. A discussion on ethical considerations
of the two articles presented in the essay is incomplete.
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing
claim.
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format
is rarely followed correctly.
Sources are not documented.
Total Points
200.0
2: Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)
Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only
one article is based on qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
A summary of how articles support the PICOT question is
presented. It is unclear how the articles can be used to
answer the proposed PICOT question. Significant information
and detail are required.
A partial summary of the method of study for each article is
presented. The comparison of study methods is incomplete.
A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted or
incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.
A summary of the study results includes findings and
implications for nursing practice but lacks relevant details and
explanation. There are some omissions or inaccuracies.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is included but lacks relevant details and
explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two
articles used in the essay is summarized but there are
significant inaccuracies or omissions.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence
structure, or word choice are present.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3: Satisfactory (83.00%)
N/A
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
partially complete and includes some relevant details and
explanation.
A general discussion on how articles support the PICOT
question is presented. The articles demonstrate general
support in answering the proposed PICOT question. It is
unclear how the interventions and comparison groups in the
articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question.
Some rational or information is needed.
A general discussion on the method of study for each article
is presented. The comparison of study methods is
summarized. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
summarized. There some inaccuracies or partial omissions.
More information is needed.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is generally presented. Overall, the
discussion includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is partially complete and includes some relevant
details and explanation. A discussion on ethical
considerations of the two articles used in the essay is
discussed but there are some inaccuracies, or some
information is needed.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are
not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence
structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some
minor errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
4: Good (94.00%)
N/A
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is
presented. The articles demonstrate support in answering the
proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison
groups in the articles compare to those identified in the
PICOT question. Minor detail or rational is needed for clarity
or support.
A discussion on the method of study for each article is
presented. The comparison of study methods is generally
described. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. There minor are inaccuracies. Some detail is
required for accuracy or clarity.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is complete and includes relevant details
and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is complete and includes relevant details and
explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two
articles used in the essay is presented; some detail in needed
for accuracy or clarity.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective
figures of speech are used.
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
5: Excellent (100.00%)
Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on
qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive
explanation.
A clear discussion on how articles support the PICOT question
is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in
answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions
and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to
those identified in the PICOT question.
A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article
is presented. The comparison of study methods is described
in detail. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid
understanding of research methods.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant
details and extensive explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the
conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial
relevant details and extensive explanation. A detailed
discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used
in the essay is presented.
Comments
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper
clear.
Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive
claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
All format elements are correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of
error.
Points Earned
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To write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of the research study conducted,
address each component below for qualitative study in the Topic 2 assignment and the
quantitative study in the Topic 3 assignment.
Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples,
or reference content from the study in your responses.
Qualitative Study
Background of Study:
•
Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not
known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health
care delivery or patient outcomes? This gap in knowledge is the research problem.
•
How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should
the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of
treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.
•
Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or
may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.
•
List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not
explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.
•
Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?
Method of Study:
•
Were qualitative methods appropriate to answer the research questions?
•
Did the author identify a specific perspective from which the study was developed? If so,
what was it?
•
Did the author cite quantitative and qualitative studies relevant to the focus of the study?
What other types of literature did the author include?
•
Are the references current? For qualitative studies, the author may have included studies
older than the 5-year limit typically used for quantitative studies. Findings of older
qualitative studies may be relevant to a qualitative study.
•
Did the author evaluate or indicate the weaknesses of the available studies?
•
Did the literature review include adequate information to build a logical argument?
•
When a researcher uses the grounded theory method of qualitative inquiry, the researcher
may develop a framework or diagram as part of the findings of the study. Was a
framework developed from the study findings?
© 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
Results of Study
•
What were the study findings?
•
What are the implications to nursing?
•
Explain how the findings contribute to nursing knowledge/science. Would this impact
practice, education, administration, or all areas of nursing?
Ethical Considerations
•
Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?
•
Was patient privacy protected?
•
Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?
Conclusion
•
Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.
•
Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting
impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.
•
Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the
findings to nursing practice.
•
Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.
2
Quantitative Study
Background of Study:
•
Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not
known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health
care delivery or patient outcomes? This gap in knowledge is the research problem.
•
How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should
the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of
treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.
•
Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or
may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.
•
List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not
explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.
•
Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?
Methods of Study
•
Identify the benefits and risks of participation addressed by the authors. Were there
benefits or risks the authors do not identify?
•
Was informed consent obtained from the subjects or participants?
•
Did it seem that the subjects participated voluntarily in the study?
•
Was institutional review board approval obtained from the agency in which the study was
conducted?
•
Are the major variables (independent and dependent variables) identified and defined?
What were these variables?
•
How were data collected in this study?
•
What rationale did the author provide for using this data collection method?
•
Identify the time period for data collection of the study.
•
Describe the sequence of data collection events for a participant.
•
Describe the data management and analysis methods used in the study.
•
Did the author discuss how the rigor of the process was assured? For example, does the
author describe maintaining a paper trail of critical decisions that were made during the
analysis of the data? Was statistical software used to ensure accuracy of the analysis?
•
What measures were used to minimize the effects of researcher bias (their experiences
and perspectives)? For example, did two researchers independently analyze the data and
compare their analyses?
Results of Study
•
What is the researcher’s interpretation of findings?
3
•
Are the findings valid or an accurate reflection of reality? Do you have confidence in the
findings?
•
What limitations of the study were identified by researchers?
•
Was there a coherent logic to the presentation of findings?
•
What implications do the findings have for nursing practice? For example, can the
findings of the study be applied to general nursing practice, to a specific population, or to
a specific area of nursing?
•
What suggestions are made for further studies?
Ethical Considerations
•
Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?
•
Was patient privacy protected?
•
Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?
Conclusion
•
Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.
•
Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting
impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.
•
Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the
findings to nursing practice.
•
Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.
Reference
Burns, N., & Grove, S. (2011). Understanding nursing research (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO:
Elsevier.
4
Course Code
NRS-433V
Class Code
NRS-433V-O501
Criteria
Content
Percentage
75.0%
Qualitative Studies
5.0%
Background of Study
10.0%
Article Support of Nursing Practice Issue
15.0%
Method of Study
15.0%
Results of Study
15.0%
Ethical Considerations
15.0%
Organization and Effectiveness
15.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose
5.0%
Argument Logic and Construction
5.0%
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.0%
Format
10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the
major and assignment)
5.0%
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
5.0%
Total Weightage
100%
Assignment Title
Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations
1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%)
Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles
presented use qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
incomplete.
Discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is
incomplete.
Discussion on the method of study for each article is omitted.
The comparison of study methods is omitted or incomplete.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is incomplete.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is incomplete. A discussion on ethical considerations
of the two articles presented in the essay is incomplete.
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing
claim.
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format
is rarely followed correctly.
Sources are not documented.
Total Points
200.0
2: Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)
Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only
one article is based on qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
A summary of how articles support the PICOT question is
presented. It is unclear how the articles can be used to
answer the proposed PICOT question. Significant information
and detail are required.
A partial summary of the method of study for each article is
presented. The comparison of study methods is incomplete.
A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted or
incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.
A summary of the study results includes findings and
implications for nursing practice but lacks relevant details and
explanation. There are some omissions or inaccuracies.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is included but lacks relevant details and
explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two
articles used in the essay is summarized but there are
significant inaccuracies or omissions.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence
structure, or word choice are present.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3: Satisfactory (83.00%)
N/A
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
partially complete and includes some relevant details and
explanation.
A general discussion on how articles support the PICOT
question is presented. The articles demonstrate general
support in answering the proposed PICOT question. It is
unclear how the interventions and comparison groups in the
articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question.
Some rational or information is needed.
A general discussion on the method of study for each article
is presented. The comparison of study methods is
summarized. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
summarized. There some inaccuracies or partial omissions.
More information is needed.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is generally presented. Overall, the
discussion includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is partially complete and includes some relevant
details and explanation. A discussion on ethical
considerations of the two articles used in the essay is
discussed but there are some inaccuracies, or some
information is needed.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are
not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence
structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some
minor errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
4: Good (94.00%)
N/A
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is
presented. The articles demonstrate support in answering the
proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison
groups in the articles compare to those identified in the
PICOT question. Minor detail or rational is needed for clarity
or support.
A discussion on the method of study for each article is
presented. The comparison of study methods is generally
described. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. There minor are inaccuracies. Some detail is
required for accuracy or clarity.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is complete and includes relevant details
and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing
research is complete and includes relevant details and
explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two
articles used in the essay is presented; some detail in needed
for accuracy or clarity.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective
figures of speech are used.
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
5: Excellent (100.00%)
Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on
qualitative research.
Background of study, including problem, significance to
nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is
thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive
explanation.
A clear discussion on how articles support the PICOT question
is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in
answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions
and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to
those identified in the PICOT question.
A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article
is presented. The comparison of study methods is described
in detail. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid
understanding of research methods.
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications
for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant
details and extensive explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the
conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial
relevant details and extensive explanation. A detailed
discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used
in the essay is presented.
Comments
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper
clear.
Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive
claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
All format elements are correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of
error.
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