https://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/22443 College disciplines are based on research. Global Health is a researched based enterprise. To become fluent in global health it is necessary to be able read and understand research reports and articles. Not an easy task! These articles often use confusing language and a large amount of statistics. But it is important for you to begin to read and understand such reports. The 13 Step Research Report Guide will help you in this task. Your assignment is to analyze a research based, peer-reviewed article related to Global Health Nursing. The research article will be provided by the course faculty. Complete the following table for the research article provided by your instructor. Include a cover and reference page with your submission. Global Health Nursing Research Study Analysis Step 1 – Citation What is the name of the study, who is (are) the author(s), and where and when was it published. Report the complete reference citation using APA format. 5 pts Step 2 – Purpose & General Rationale What was the purpose of the study and how did the author(s) make a case for its importance? Is the study quantitative or qualitative in nature? 5pts Step 3 – Fit & Specific Rationale How does the topic of the study fit into the existing research literature and how is that information used to make a specific case for the investigation? 5pts Step 4 – Participants Describe who was studied (give number and characteristics) and how they were selected to participate in the study. 5pts Step 5 – Context Where did the study take place? Describe important characteristics of the environment and setting (e.g., group, demographics). 5pts Step 6 – Steps in Sequence In the order performed, what were the major procedural steps in the study? Create a diagram in a flow chart. Show a sequential order and any important relationships among the steps. 10 pts Step 7 – Data If a quantitative study, what data sources were used (e.g., test scores, questionnaire responses, frequency counts), how were the data collected, and what was the role of the author(s) throughout the process? If a qualitative study, what data sources were used (e.g., field notes, interview transcripts, photographs, diaries), how were the data collected, and what was the role of the author(s) throughout the process? 10 pts Step 8 Validity and credibility (quantitative) or trustworthiness and believability (qualitative) What methods did the authors use to enhance validity and credibility (quantitative) or trustworthiness and believability (qualitative). 10 pts Step 9 – Analysis What form(s) of data analysis was used and what specific questions was it designed to answer? What, if any, statistical operations and computer programs were employed? 10 pts Step10– Results What did the author(s) identify as the primary results (products or findings produced by the analysis of data)? In general, ‘what was going on there’? 5pts Step 11 – Conclusions What did the author(s) assert about how the results responded to the purpose(s) established in Step? 5pts Step 12 – Cautions What cautions does the author(s) raise about the study itself or about interpreting the results? 5 pts Step 13 – Discussion What interesting facts or ideas did you learn from reading the report? Include here anything that was of value in regard to: results, research designs and methods, references, data collection instruments, history, useful arguments, or personal inspiration. 5pts Step 14- Application How can the information learned be applied to improve global health ? Or, what were the implications of this study for global health nursing practice? 5 pts Grammar, Mechanics, APA, Format 10 pts Total Points 100
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