Week Three Assignment – Article Critique
Journal Article Critique: Color of bile vomiting in intestinal obstruction in the newborn: Questionnaire Study.
Each student will critique the article provided. This critique should include comment (appropriateness, issues, etc.) on the following:
Hypotheses Sampling method Subjects chosen Data collection method Study design Statistical analysis (basics only) Discussion
Also discuss any weaknesses/limitations of the study.
Grading Rubric for Article Critique:
ITEMS
Action to Complete
Max Points
Heading
Student’s name, class name, and date
1
Hypothesis
State hypothesis or Study aim/objective
1
Study Design
State the study design used
2
Subject Chosen
Describe how subject was chosen
3
Method
Describe the method
4
Results and Statistical Analysis
Describe the results, statistical analysis (basic only)
4
Discussion
Discussion and Conclusion
5
Response
Sutdent’s comment on the article
5
The student is encouraged to use the supplemental reading on assessing published papers (In Course Resources. How to read a paper: Assessing the methodological quality of published papers. T Greenhalgh (1997) BMJ, 315: 305-308).
The critique should be about 3 pages long, in a 12 font. It is worth 20 points. This assignment is due on Saturday 16 November 2019 at 1159 PST.
NOTE: The current article on color of bile is from the UK. In the UK, babies see general practitioners unless they are referred to a pediatrician for advanced care.Please see attached assignment instruction and the article for critique.
Due on Saturday 16 November 2019.
Thank you
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